Gaseous IBr is placed in a closed container at 7529 oC, where it partially decomposes to I2 and Br2: 2 IBr(g)  1 I2(g) + 1 Br2(g) At equilibrium it is found that p(IBr) = 0.006820 atm, p(I2) = 0.006720 atm, and p(Br2) = 0.002200 atm. What is the value of KP at this temperature?

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Gaseous IBr is placed in a closed container at 7529 oC, where it partially decomposes to I2 and Br2:

2 IBr(g)  1 I2(g) + 1 Br2(g)

At equilibrium it is found that p(IBr) = 0.006820 atm, p(I2) = 0.006720 atm, and p(Br2) = 0.002200 atm. What is the value of KP at this temperature?

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