Consider the following reaction, equilibrium concentrations, and equilibrium constant at a particular temperature. Determine the equilibrium concentration of NO2(g). N2O4(g) ↔ 2 NO2(g) Kc = 0.21 [N2O4]eq = 0.033 M

Respuesta :

Answer: Thus, the equilibrium concentration of [tex]NO_2[/tex] is 0.083 M

Explanation:

Equilibrium constant is defined as the ratio of concentration of products to the concentration of reactants each raised to the power their stoichiometric ratios. It is expressed as [tex]K_c[/tex]

Molarity of  [tex]N_2O_4[/tex] at equilibrium = 0.033 M

The given balanced equilibrium reaction is,

                            [tex]N_2O_4(g)\rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)[/tex]  

  At eqm. conc.     (0.033) M           x M

The expression for equilibrium constant for this reaction will be,

[tex]K_c=\frac{[NO_2]^2}{[N_2O_4]}[/tex]

Now put all the given values in this expression, we get :

[tex]0.21=\frac{(x)^2}{(0.033)}[/tex]

By solving the term 'x', we get :

x = 0.083 M

Thus, the concentrations of [tex]NO_2[/tex] at equilibrium is 0.083 M