At equilibrium, the concentrations in this system were found to be [N2]=[O2]=0.200 M and [NO]=0.500 M.
N2(g) + O2(g) <-----> 2NO(g)
If more NO is added, bringing its concentration to 0.800 M, what will the final concentration of NO be after equilibrium is re-established?
[N2]=[O2]=0.200 M and [NO]=0.500 M.
K = (NO^2)/(N2)(O2)
K = (0.5^2)/(0.2*0.2) =6.25
If
[NO] = 0.80
[N2] = [O2] = 0.2
then
in equilibrium
[NO] = 0.80 +2x
[N2] = [O2] = 0.2 -x
x here will be negative since the reaciton goes backwards (the shift goes to left)
then
K = (0.80 +2x)^2/(0.2 -x)^2
sqrt(6.25) = (0.80 +2x)/(0.2-x)
2.5(0.2-x) = (0.80 +2x)
0.5 - 2.5x = 0.80 + 2x
-4.5x = 0.8-0.5
x = -(0.8-0.5 )/4.5) = -0.0666
as expected, this is negative
so
[NO] = 0.80 +2*(-0.0666) =0.6668
[N2] = [O2] = 0.2 --0.0666 = 0.2666
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.