First step is to balance the reaction equation. Hence we get
P4 + 5 O2 => 2 P2O5
Second, we calculate the amounts we start with
P4: 112 g = 112 g/ 124 g/mol – 0.903 mol
O2: 112 g = 112 g / 32 g/mol = 3.5 mol
Lastly, we calculate the amount of P2O5 produced.
2.5 mol of O2 will react with 0.7 mol of P2O5 to produce 1.4
mol of P2O5.
This is 1.4 * (31*2 + 16*5) = 198.8 g
When there is an increase in pressure, the equilibrium will shift towards the side of the reaction with fewer moles of gas. When there is a decrease in pressure, the equilibrium will shift towards the side of the reaction with more moles of gas.
