Question

The first step in HNO3 production is the catalyzed oxidation of NH3. Without a catalyst, a different reaction predominates:

Answer 1

Answer:

Kc = 6x10⁻⁶

Explanation:

For the reaction:

4NH₃(g) + 3O₂(g) ⇄ 2N₂(g) + 6H₂O(g)

Kc is defined as:

Kc =[N₂]² [H₂O]⁶ / [NH₃]⁴ [O₂]³

The equilibrium concentrations of the gases is -Because volume of the container is 1.00L-:

[N₂] = 2X = 1.96x10⁻³; X = 9.8x10⁻⁴

[H₂O] = 6X; 6ₓ9.8x10⁻⁴ = 5.88x10⁻³

[NH₃] = 0.0150M - 4X = 0.01108M

[O₂] = 0.0150M - 3X = 0.01206M

Replacing in Kc expression:

Kc =[1.96x10⁻³]² [5.88x10⁻³]⁶ / [0.01108M]⁴ [0.01206M]³

Kc = 6x10⁻⁶