The ff. equilibrium constants have been determined for Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) at 25°C. • Kc = 3.5 x 10 -4 • K"c = 4.6 x 105 • K"c = 4.8 x 10-6 What is the equilibrium constant (Kc) for the overall reaction? Note: Express your final answer in scientific notation. Round off into 2 decimal places. Example: 1.11 x 1011 or 1.11 x 10^(-11)

The ff. equilibrium constants have been determined for Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) at 25°C. • Kc = 3.5 x 10 -4 • K"c = 4.6 x 105 • K"c = 4.8 x 10-6 What is the equilibrium constant (Kc) for the overall reaction? Note: Express your final answer in scientific notation. Round off into 2 decimal places. Example: 1.11 x 1011 or 1.11 x 10^(-11)

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

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Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Publisher:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Chapter15: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Equilibria

Section15.2: The Equilibrium Constant And Reaction Quotient

Problem 15.2CYU: Answer the following questions regarding the butane isobutane equilibrium (Kc = 2.50 at 298 K). (a)...

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