Question

Calculate the equilibrium constant for the decomposition of water 2h2o(l)  2h2(g) + o2(g) at 25°c, given that g°f (h2o(l)) = –237.2 kj/mol.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.6 ×10^-42

Explanation:

From

∆G= -RTlnK

∆G= -237.2 KJmol-1 or -237.2×10^3 Jmol-1

R= 8.314 Jmol-1K-1

T= 25°C + 273= 298K

-237.2×10^3= 8.314 × 298 × ln K

ln K= -237.2×10^3/2477.572

K = 2.6 ×10^-42