Consider the following reaction: PCI{(g) PC13(g)+ Cl2(g) If 1.00×10-3 moles of PCI5, 0.302 moles of PC13, and 0.366 moles of Cl, are at equilibrium in a 17.0 L container at 730 K, the value of the equilibrium constant, Kp. is

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Consider the following reaction:
PCI{(g) PC13(g)+ Cl2(g)
If 1.00×10-3 moles of PCI5, 0.302 moles of PC13, and 0.366 moles of Cl, are at equilibrium in a 17.0 L
container at 730 K, the value of the equilibrium constant, Kp. is
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following reaction: PCI{(g) PC13(g)+ Cl2(g) If 1.00×10-3 moles of PCI5, 0.302 moles of PC13, and 0.366 moles of Cl, are at equilibrium in a 17.0 L container at 730 K, the value of the equilibrium constant, Kp. is
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Introduction

Equilibrium constants mainly get measured in concentration terms as well as pressure terms. The equilibrium constant evaluated in pressure terms is symbolized "Kp" whereas equilibrium constant evaluated in concentration terms is symbolized "Kc".

 

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The given reaction is as follows,

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The formula for the calculation of the equilibrium concentration/molarity is shown below.

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Solution

Substitute the known values in the equation (II) to calculate the concentrations.

The concentration of PCl5:

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The concentration of PCl3:

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Solution

The concentration of Cl2:

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Substitute the known values in the equation (I).

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Thus the value of equilibrium constant (Kc) is 6.513.

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