At a certain temperature, an equilibrium mixture of O2, SO2, and SO3 contains equal concentrations of of SO2 and SO3. Calculate the concentration of O2 at this temperature if Kc = 19 for the reaction at this temperature. 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇆ 2 SO3(g)

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At a certain temperature, an equilibrium mixture of O2, SO2, and SO3 contains equal concentrations of of SO2 and SO3.  Calculate the concentration of O2 at this temperature if Kc = 19 for the reaction at this temperature.

2 SO2(g)  +  O2(g)  ⇆ 2 SO3(g)

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