At 1200°C, the equilibrium constant (Kc) for the reaction  I2 (g) ⇌ 2 I (g)  is 2.59 x 10-3. Calculate the concentrations of I2 and I after the stopcock is opened and the system reestablishes equlibrium at the same temperature.

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At 1200°C, the equilibrium constant (Kc) for the reaction 

I2 (g) ⇌ 2 I (g) 

is 2.59 x 10-3. Calculate the concentrations of I2 and I after the stopcock is opened and the system reestablishes equlibrium at the same temperature.

 

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IL
2L
0.100 mol I2
0.0161 mol I
Transcribed Image Text:IL 2L 0.100 mol I2 0.0161 mol I
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