Question

Select True or False: The equilibrium constant for the chemical equation 2NO(g) O2(g) 2NO2(g) is two times the equilibrium constant for the chemical equation NO(g) 1/2O2(g) NO2(g).

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

The first reaction is;

NO(g) + 1/2O2(g) ---->NO2(g)

K= [NO2]/[NO] [ O2]^1/2

The second reaction is;

2NO(g) + O2(g) ---->2NO2(g)

K'= [NO2]^2/[NO]^2 [O2]

It now follows that;

K'= K^2

Hence the statement in the question is false