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For the reaction, 2SO2(g) + O2(g) <--> 2SO3(g), at 450.0 K the equilibrium constant, Kc, has a value of 4.62. A system wa

s charged to give these initial concentrations, [SO3] = 0.254 M, [O2] = 0.00855 M, [SO2] = 0.500 M. In which direction will it go?

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Nady [450]3 years ago

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Answer:

To the left.

Explanation:

Step 1: Write the balanced reaction at equilibrium

2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇄ 2 SO₃(g)

Step 2: Calculate the reaction quotient (Qc)

Qc = [SO₃]² / [SO₂]² × [O₂]

Qc = 0.254² / 0.500² × 0.00855

Qc = 30.2

Step 3: Determine in which direction will proceed the system

Since Qc > Kc, the system will shift to the left to attain the equilibrium.

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We just take the positive values from the solution since negative partial pressures don´t make physical sense.

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These partial pressures make sense so x2 is the solution for the equation.

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X1=0.505

X2=0.495

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With x2

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