At high temperatures, a dynamic equilibrium exists between carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and solid carbon. C(s) +CO2(g) <-> 2CO(g); ∆Hº = 172.5 kJ   Some carbon dioxide is added to the hot carbon, and the system is brought to equilibrium at 900.°C. At 900.°C, Kc is 0.238. If the total pressure in the system is 7.74 atm, what are the partial pressures of CO and CO2 ?

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At high temperatures, a dynamic equilibrium exists between carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and solid carbon.

C(s) +CO2(g) <-> 2CO(g); ∆Hº = 172.5 kJ
 
Some carbon dioxide is added to the hot carbon, and the system is brought to equilibrium at 900.°C. At 900.°C, Kc is 0.238. If the total pressure in the system is 7.74 atm, what are the partial pressures of CO and CO2 ?
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