Chapter 6, Problem 102CP

A mixture of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{and NH}}_{\text{3}}$ is at equilibrium accordingto the equation ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{(}g{\text{)+3H}}_{\text{2}}\text{(}g\text{)}\rightleftharpoons {\text{2NH}}_{\text{3}}\text{(}g\text{)}$ asdepicted below.

The volume is suddenly decreased (by increasing theexternal pressure), and a new equilibrium is establishedas depicted below.

a. If the volume of the final equilibrium mixture is1.00 L, determine the value of the equilibrium constantK for the reaction. Assume temperature isconstant.
b. Determine the volume of the initial equilibrium mixtureassuming a final equilibrium volume of 1.00 Land assuming a constant temperature.