The equilibrium constant for the reaction 2NO(g) ⇌  N2(g) + O2(g) is Keq = 2.4 x 103 at 2000oC. Calculate Keq for N2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2NO(g). At this temperature does the equilibrium favor NO or does it favor N2 and O2?

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The equilibrium constant for the reaction

2NO(g)   N2(g) + O2(g)

is Keq = 2.4 x 103 at 2000oC. Calculate Keq for N2(g) + O2(g)  2NO(g). At this temperature does the equilibrium favor NO or does it favor N2 and O2?

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