Equilibrium constant expression

In summary, the conversation involves a chemical equation with the reaction 2NO(g) + Br2(g) <----___> 2NOBr(g). The initial concentrations of [NO], [Br2], and [NOBr] are given, along with the change in concentration at equilibrium. The equilibrium concentrations of [NO], [Br2], and [NOBr] are calculated using the given information, with P=0.5M, Q=0.25M, R=4.75M, and S=1.5M. The correct equilibrium constant expression for this reaction is Kc= [NOBr]^2 /[NO]^2 [Br2], which is calculated to be 2.671875 m
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a7med2009
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Given 2NO(g) + Br2(g) <--------_____> 2NOBr(g),

Concentration (M) [NO] [Br2] [NOBr]
Initial 2.5 5.0 1.0
Change P Q +0.5
Equilibrium 2.0 R S

Find P,Q,R,S and Give the correct equilibrium constant expression for the above reaction and
calculate Kc.
 
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  • #2
a7med2009 said:
Given 2NO(g) + Br2(g) <--------_____> 2NOBr(g),

Concentration (M) [NO] [Br2] [NOBr]
Initial 2.5 5.0 1.0
Change P Q +0.5
Equilibrium 2.0 R S

Find P,Q,R,S and Give the correct equilibrium constant expression for the above reaction and
calculate Kc.

What is the difference between 2.5 and 2.0?
 
  • #3
sjb-2812 said:
What is the difference between 2.5 and 2.0?

I got the first part
p=0.5 ,Q=0.25, R=4.75 , s=1.5

but for Kc
is it Kc=[NOBr]^2 /[NO]^2 [Br2]

or Kc=[NO]^2 [Br2]/[NOBr]^2
 
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What is the generic equation for any equilibrium constant, say A + B <-> C + D?

Are you sure about Q & R?
 
  • #5
sjb-2812 said:
What is the generic equation for any equilibrium constant, say A + B <-> C + D?

Are you sure about Q & R?

2NO(g) + Br2(g) <----___> http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/b72c8010cb.jpg 2NOBr(g),
2.5 5.0 1.0
Since the total change in conc of [NOBr] is given as +0.5
so x[ extant of reaction]=0.50M (2mole NO to 2mole NOBr)
Now using the general expression
At eqm [NO] =intial conc- extant of reaction =2.5-0.5=2.0M
[Br2] = initial conc-(extant of reaction/2) =5.0-(0.5/2)=4.75M
[NOBr] = initial conc+ extant of reaction =1.0+0.5 =1.5M
So P=0.5M Q= 0.25 M R= 4.75M S=1.5M
Kc =[NOBr]2/[NO]2*[Br2]= (1.5)2/(2.0)2*(4.75) =2.671875

(b) Give the correct equilibrium constant expression for the above reaction and
calculateKc.
Kc =[NOBr]2/[NO]2*[Br2]= (1.5)2 (morality)2/((2.0)2(morality)2 *(4.75) (molarity))=2.671875 molar-1
Unit of Kc= liter.mole-1

is it correct , the problem is that the arrow is going from right first the coming back (from
2NOBr(g) first to 2NO(g) + Br2(g) ) I'm confused,,,
 

Related to Equilibrium constant expression

1. What is the equilibrium constant expression?

The equilibrium constant expression is a mathematical representation of the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium in a chemical reaction. It is used to calculate the equilibrium constant, which is a measure of the extent to which a reaction proceeds to completion.

2. How is the equilibrium constant expression written?

The equilibrium constant expression is written as Kc or Keq, depending on whether the concentrations of products and reactants are expressed in terms of molarity or pressure, respectively. It is written as a fraction, with the products in the numerator and the reactants in the denominator, each raised to the power of their coefficient in the balanced chemical equation.

3. What does the equilibrium constant expression tell us about a reaction?

The equilibrium constant expression tells us the relative concentrations of products and reactants at equilibrium. A larger equilibrium constant indicates that the reaction favors the formation of products, while a smaller equilibrium constant indicates that the reaction favors the formation of reactants. A value of 1 indicates that the reaction is at equilibrium.

4. How does temperature affect the equilibrium constant expression?

The equilibrium constant expression is dependent on temperature. As temperature increases, the equilibrium constant may change due to the change in the rate of the forward and reverse reactions. In some cases, the equilibrium constant may also change due to a change in the value of the equilibrium constant expression itself.

5. What is the significance of the equilibrium constant expression in chemical reactions?

The equilibrium constant expression is significant because it allows us to predict the direction and extent of a reaction at equilibrium. It also provides information about the relative stability of products and reactants in a reaction, as well as the concentration of reactants needed to reach equilibrium. Additionally, the equilibrium constant expression is used to determine the effect of changing conditions, such as temperature or pressure, on a chemical reaction.

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