Question

Consider the reaction. mc026-1.jpg At equilibrium at 600 K, the concentrations are as follows. [HF] = 5.82 x 10-2 M [H2] = 8.4 x 10-3 M [F2] = 8.4 x 10-3 M What is the value of Keq for the reaction expressed in scientific notation?

Answer 1

Answer:

2.1 x 10⁻².

Explanation:

• Generally, the equilibrium constant (Keq) is the product of the concentration of the reaction products divided by the product of the concentration of the reaction reactants, each term is raised to a power equal to its coefficient in the balanced chemical reaction.

• For the given reaction: 2HF → H₂ + F₂,

Keq = [H₂][F₂] / [HF]²,

Keq = [H₂][F₂] / [HF]² = [8.4 x 10⁻³][8.4 x 10⁻³] / [5.82 x 10⁻²]² = 2.1 x 10⁻².