Ethene reacts with steam in the presence of an acid catalyst to form ethanol. CH2=CH2(g) + H20(g) = CH;CH2OH(g) 1 Write an expression for the equilibrium constant K. for this equilibrium. Deduce the units of K. Expression Units 2 An equilibrium mixture was found to contain 0.700 mol of ethene, 1.20 mol of steam and 4.40 mol of ethanol at a temperature T. The volume of the container was 2.00 dm3. Calculate a value of K. for this equilibrium at this temperature. Give your answer to an appropriate number of significant figures.

Ethene reacts with steam in the presence of an acid catalyst to form ethanol. CH2=CH2(g) + H20(g) = CH;CH2OH(g) 1 Write an expression for the equilibrium constant K. for this equilibrium. Deduce the units of K. Expression Units 2 An equilibrium mixture was found to contain 0.700 mol of ethene, 1.20 mol of steam and 4.40 mol of ethanol at a temperature T. The volume of the container was 2.00 dm3. Calculate a value of K. for this equilibrium at this temperature. Give your answer to an appropriate number of significant figures.

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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Chapter17: Equilibrium

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