Chapter 12

Chemistry An Atoms First Approach · 92 exercises

Problem 69

"Old-fashioned "smelling salts" consist of ammonium carbon=ate, \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3} .\) The reaction for the decomposition of ammomium carbonate $$\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(s) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)$$,is endothermic. Would the smell of ammonia increase or decrease as the temperature is increased?

4 step solution

Problem 70

Ammonia is produced by the Haber process, in which nitrogen and hydrogen are reacted directly using an iron mesh impregnated with oxides as a catalyst. For the reaction $$\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)$$.equilibrium constants \(\mathbf{r}_{\mathbf{p}}\).\(300^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, \quad 4.34 \times 10^{-3}\) \(500^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, \quad 1.45 \times 10^{-5}\) \(600^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, \quad 2.25 \times 10^{-6}\) Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic?

2 step solution

Problem 71

Calculate a value for the equilibrium constant for the reaction $$\mathbf{O}_{2}(g)+\mathbf{O}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathbf{O}_{3}(g)$$.given $$\begin{aligned}& \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) \stackrel{h v}{\rightleftharpoons} \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{O}(g) & & K=6.8 \times 10^{-49} \\\\\mathrm{O}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{NO}(g) & \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) & & K=5.8 \times 10^{-34}\end{aligned}$$.(Hint: When reactions are added together, the equilibrium expressions are multiplied.) (Hint: When reactions are added together, the equilibrium expressions are multiplied.)

5 step solution

Problem 72

Given the following equilibrium constants at \(427^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) $$\begin{array}{ll}\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Na}(l)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) & K_{1}=2 \times 10^{-25} \\\\\mathrm{NaO}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Na}(l)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) & K_{2}=2 \times 10^{-5} \\\\\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(s) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Na}(l)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) & K_{3}=5 \times 10^{-29} \\\\\mathrm{NaO}_{2}(s) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Na}(l)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) & K_{4}=3 \times 10^{-14}\end{array}$$,determine the values for the equilibrium constants for the following reactions: a. \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(s)\) b. \(\mathrm{NaO}(g)+\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(s)+\mathrm{Na}(l)\) c. \(2 \mathrm{NaO}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(s)\) (Hint: When reaction equations are added, the equilibrium expressions are multiplied.)

3 step solution

Problem 73

Consider the decomposition of the compound \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) as follows:$$\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{3}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}(g)+3 \mathrm{CO}(g)$$.When a 5.63 -g sample of pure \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{3}(g)\) was sealed into an otherwise empty 2.50 -L flask and heated to \(200 .^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) the pressure in the flask gradually rose to 1.63 atm and remained at that value. Calculate \(K\) for this reaction.

8 step solution

Problem 74

At \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, K_{\mathrm{p}} \approx 1 \times 10^{-31}\) for the reaction $$\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)$$. a. Calculate the concentration of NO, in molecules/cm \(^{3}\) that can exist in equilibrium in air at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .\) In air, \(P_{\mathrm{N}_{2}}=0.8 \mathrm{atm}\) and \(P_{\mathrm{O}_{2}}=0.2 \mathrm{atm}\). b. Typical concentrations of NO in relatively pristine environments range from \(10^{8}\) to \(10^{10}\) molecules/cm \(^{3}\). Why is there a discrepancy between these values and your answer to part a?

4 step solution

Problem 75

The gas arsine, AsH_, decomposes as follows:$$2 \mathrm{AsH}_{3}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{As}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)$$.In an experiment at a certain temperature, pure \(\mathrm{AsH}_{3}(g)\) was placed in an empty, rigid, sealed flask at a pressure of 392.0 torr.After 48 hours the pressure in the flask was observed to be constant at 488.0 torr. a. Calculate the equilibrium pressure of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\) b. Calculate \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) for this reaction.

6 step solution

Problem 78

For the reaction $$\mathrm{PCl}_{5}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)$$ at \(600 . \mathrm{K},\) the equilibrium constant, \(K_{\mathrm{p}},\) is \(11.5 .\) Suppose that \(2.450 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{PCl}_{5}\) is placed in an evacuated \(500 .-\mathrm{mL}\) bulb, which is then heated to \(600 .\) K. a. What would be the pressure of \(\mathrm{PCl}_{5}\) if it did not dissociate? b. What is the partial pressure of \(\mathrm{PCl}_{5}\) at equilibrium? c. What is the total pressure in the bulb at equilibrium? d. What is the percent dissociation of \(\mathrm{PCl}_{5}\) at equilibrium?

2 step solution

Problem 79

At \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) gaseous \(\mathrm{SO}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) decomposes to \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)\) to the extent that \(12.5 \%\) of the original \(\mathrm{SO}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) (by moles) has decomposed to reach equilibrium. The total pressure (at equilibrium) is 0.900 atm. Calculate the value of \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) for this system.

4 step solution

Problem 80

For the following reaction at a certain temperature $$\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{F}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{HF}(g)$$.it is found that the equilibrium concentrations in a 5.00 -L rigid container are \(\left[\mathrm{H}_{2}\right]=0.0500\mathrm{M},\left[\mathrm{F}_{2}\right]=0.0100 \mathrm{M},\) and \([\mathrm{HF}]=\) \(0.400 \mathrm{M} .\) If 0.200 mole of \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\) is added to this equilibrium mixture, calculate the concentrations of all gases once equilibrium is reestablished.

4 step solution

Problem 81

Novelty devices for predicting rain contain cobalt(II) chloride and are based on the following equilibrium:$$\mathrm{CoCl}_{2}(s)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CoCl}_{2} \cdot 6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)$$ Purple Pink.What color will such an indicator be if rain is imminent?

4 step solution

Problem 82

Consider the reaction$$\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}(a q)+\mathrm{SCN}^{-}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{FeSCN}^{2+}(a q)$$.How will the equilibrium position shift if a. water is added, doubling the volume? b. \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}(a q)\) is added? (AgSCN is insoluble.) c. \(\mathrm{NaOH}(a q)\) is added? \(\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_{3} \text { is insoluble. }\right]\) d. \(\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{3}(a q)\) is added? c. \(\mathrm{NaOH}(a q)\) is added?is insoluble.] d. \(\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{3}(a q)\) is added?

8 step solution

Problem 84

The synthesis of ammonia gas from nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas represents a classic case in which a knowledge of kinetics and equilibrium was used to make a desired chemical reaction economically feasible. Explain how each of the following conditions helps to maximize the yield of ammonia. a. running the reaction at an elevated temperature b. removing the ammonia from the reaction mixture as it forms c. using a catalyst d. running the reaction at high pressure

5 step solution

Problem 85

Suppose \(K=4.5 \times 10^{-3}\) at a certain temperature for the reaction,$$\operatorname{PCl}_{5}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)$$.If it is found that the concentration of \(\mathrm{PCl}_{5}\) is twice the concentration of \(\mathrm{PCl}_{3},\) what must be the concentration of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) under these conditions?

4 step solution

Problem 88

Peptide decomposition is one of the key processes of digestion, where a peptide bond is broken into an acid group and an amine group. We can describe this reaction as follows: \(\text { Peptide }(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(t) \rightleftharpoons \text { acid group }(a q)+\text { amine group }(a q)\)

4 step solution

Problem 89

The creation of shells by mollusk species is a fascinating process. By utilizing the \(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}\) in their food and aqueous environment, as well as some complex equilibrium processes, a hard calcium carbonate shell can be produced. One important equilibrium reaction in this complex process is \(\mathrm{HCO}_{3}^{-}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}(a q) \quad K=5.6 \times 10^{-11}\) If 0.16 mole of \(\mathrm{HCO}_{3}^{-}\) is placed into \(1.00 \mathrm{~L}\) of solution, what will be the equilibrium concentration of \(\mathrm{CO}_{3}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}^{2-}\) ?

5 step solution

Problem 90

Methanol, a common laboratory solvent, poses a threat of blindness or death if consumed in sufficient amounts. Once in the body, the substance is oxidized to produce formaldehyde (embalming fluid) and eventually formic acid. Both of these substances are also toxic in varying levels. The equilibrium between methanol and formaldehyde can be described as follows: $$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{CO}(aq)+\mathrm{H}_{2}(a q)$$. =Assuming the value of \(K\) for this reaction is \(3.7 \times 10^{-10},\) what are the equilibrium concentrations of each species if you start with a \(1.24 M\) solution of methanol? What will happen to the concentration of methanol as the formaldehyde is further converted to formic acid?

6 step solution

Problem 91

For the reaction:$$3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{O}_{3}(g)$$. \(K=1.8 \times 10^{-7}\) at a certain temperature. If at equilibrium \(\left[\mathrm{O}_{2}\right]=0.062 \mathrm{M},\) calculate the equilibrium \(\mathrm{O}_{3}\) concentration.

4 step solution

Problem 92

An equilibrium mixture contains 0.60 g solid carbon and the gases carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide at partial pressures of 2.60 atm and 2.89 atm, respectively. Calculate the value of \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) for the reaction \(\mathrm{C}(s)+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{CO}(g)\).

4 step solution

Problem 93

At a particular temperature, 8.1 moles of \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) gas is placed in a 3.0 -L container. Over time the \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) decomposes to NO and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}:\) $$2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$$ At equilibrium the concentration of \(\mathrm{NO}(g)\) was found to be 1.4 mol/L. Calculate the value of \(K\) for this reaction.

5 step solution

Problem 95

In a given experiment, 5.2 moles of pure NOCl was placed in an otherwise empty \(2.0-\mathrm{L}\) container. Equilibrium was established by the following reaction: $$2 \operatorname{Nocl}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \quad K=1.6 \times 10^{-5}$$, a. Using numerical values for the concentrations in the Initial row and expressions containing the variable \(x\) in both the Change and Equilibrium rows, complete the following table summarizing what happens as this reaction reaches equilibrium. Let \(x=\) the concentration of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) that s present at equilibrium. b. Calculate the equilibrium concentrations for all species.

5 step solution

Problem 96

For the reaction \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g), K_{\mathrm{p}}=0.25\) at a certain temperature. If 0.040 atm of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}\) is reacted initially, calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)\).

6 step solution

Problem 97

Consider the following exothermic reaction at equilibrium: $$\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)$$. Predict how the following changes affect the number of moles of each component of the system after equilibrium is reestablished by completing the table below. Complete the table with the terms increase, decrease, or no change.

5 step solution

Problem 98

For the following endothermic reaction at equilibrium: $$2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$$ which of the following changes will increase the value of \(K ?\) a. increasing the temperature b. decreasing the temperature c. removing \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)\) (constant \(T\) ) d. decreasing the volume (constant \(T\) ) e. adding Ne(g) (constant \(T\) ) f. adding \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)\) (constant \(T\) ) g. adding a catalyst (constant \(T\) )

4 step solution

Problem 99

A 1.604 -g sample of methane \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\right)\) gas and 6.400 g oxygen gas are sealed into a 2.50 -L vessel at \(411^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and are allowed to reach equilibrium. Methane can react with oxygen to form gaseous carbon dioxide and water vapor, or methane can react with oxygen to form gaseous carbon monoxide and water vapor. At equilibrium, the pressure of oxygen is 0.326 atm, and the pressure of water vapor is 4.45 atm. Calculate the pressures of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide present at equilibrium.

6 step solution

Problem 100

A \(4.72-\mathrm{g}\) sample of methanol \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\right)\) was placed in an otherwise empty 1.00 -L flask and heated to \(250 .^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to vaporize the methanol. Over time, the methanol vapor decomposed by the \(10=\) following reaction:$$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CO}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)$$.After the system has reached equilibrium, a tiny hole is drilled in the side of the flask allowing gaseous compounds to effuse out of the flask. Measurements of the effusing gas show that it contains 33.0 times as much \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\) as \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}(g) .\) Calculate \(K\) for this reaction at \(250 .^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

4 step solution

Problem 101

At \(35^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, K=1.6 \times 10^{-5}\) for the reaction $$2 \mathrm{NOCl}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)$$.If 2.0 moles of \(\mathrm{NO}\) and 1.0 mole of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) are placed into a \(1.0-\mathrm{L}\) flask, calculate the equilibrium concentrations of all species.

6 step solution

Problem 102

Nitric oxide and bromine at initial partial pressures of 98.4 and 41.3 torr, respectively, were allowed to react at \(300 .\) K. At equilibrium the total pressure was 110.5 torr. The reaction is $$2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NOBr}(g)$$ a. Calculate the value of \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\). b. What would be the partial pressures of all species if NO and \(\mathrm{Br}_{2},\) both at an initial partial pressure of 0.30 atm, were allowed to come to equilibrium at this temperature?

9 step solution

Problem 103

At \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, K_{\mathrm{p}}=5.3 \times 10^{5}\) for the reaction $$\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)$$ When a certain partial pressure of \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)\) is put into an otherwise empty rigid vessel at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) equilibrium is reached when \(50.0 \%\) of the original ammonia has decomposed. What was the original partial pressure of ammonia before any decomposition occurred?

4 step solution

Problem 104

Consider the reaction $$\mathbf{P}_{4}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathbf{P}_{2}(g)$$, where \(K_{\mathrm{p}}=1.00 \times 10^{-1}\) at \(1325 \mathrm{K}\). In an experiment where \(\mathrm{P}_{4}(g)\) is placed into a container at \(1325 \mathrm{K},\) the equilibrium mixture of \(\mathrm{P}_{4}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{P}_{2}(g)\) has a total pressure of 1.00 atm. Calculate the equilibrium pressures of \(\mathrm{P}_{4}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{P}_{2}(g) .\) Calculate the fraction (by moles) of \(P_{4}(g)\) that has dissociated to reach equilibrium.

6 step solution

Problem 106

At \(125^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, K_{\mathrm{p}}=0.25\) for the reaction $$2 \mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}(s) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3(s)+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)$$.A 1.00 -L flask containing \(10.0 \mathrm{g}\) NaHCO \(_{3}\) is evacuated and heated to \(125^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) a. Calculate the partial pressures of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) after equilibrium is established. b. Calculate the masses of \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) present at equilibrium. c. Calculate the minimum container volume necessary for all of the \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) to decompose.

7 step solution

Problem 108

Consider the decomposition equilibrium for dinitrogen pentoxide: $$2 \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}(g) \rightleftharpoons 4 \mathrm{NO}_{2(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$$.At a certain temperature and a total pressure of 1.00 atm, the \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\) is \(0.50 \%\) decomposed (by moles) at equilibrium. a. If the volume is increased by a factor of \(10.0,\) will the mole percent of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\) decomposed at equilibrium be greater than, less than, or equal to 0.50\%? Explain your answer. b. Calculate the mole percent of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\) that will be decomposed at equilibrium if the volume is increased by a factor of 10.0

4 step solution

Problem 109

An \(8.00-\mathrm{g}\) sample of \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}\) was placed in an evacuated container, where it decomposed at \(600^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) according to the following reaction: $$\mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$$ At equilibrium the total pressure and the density of the gaseous mixtures were 1.80 atm and \(1.60 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{L},\) respectively. Calculate \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) for this reaction.

9 step solution

Problem 110

A sample of iron(II) sulfate was heated in an evacuated container to \(920 \mathrm{K},\) where the following reactions occurred:$$\begin{array}{c}2 \mathrm{FeSO}_{4}(s) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}(s)+\mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g) \\ \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \end{array}$$.After equilibrium was reached, the total pressure was 0.836 atm and the partial pressure of oxygen was 0.0275 atm. Calculate \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) for each of these reactions.

6 step solution

Problem 112

A sample of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)\) is placed in an empty cylinder at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). After equilibrium is reached the total pressure is 1.5 atm and \(16 \%\) (by moles) of the original \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)\) has dissociated to \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) a. Calculate the value of \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) for this dissociation reaction at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) b. If the volume of the cylinder is increased until the total pressure is 1.0 atm (the temperature of the system remains constant), calculate the equilibrium pressure of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) c. What percentage (by moles) of the original \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)\) is dissociated at the new equilibrium position (total pressure \(=\) \(1.00 \mathrm{atm}) ?\)

5 step solution

Problem 113

A sample of gaseous nitrosyl bromide (NOBr) was placed in a container fitted with a frictionless, massless piston, where it decomposed at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) according to the following equation:$$2 \mathrm{NOBr}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g)$$ The initial density of the system was recorded as \(4.495 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{L}\) After equilibrium was reached, the density was noted to be \(4.086 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{L}\) a. Determine the value of the equilibrium constant \(K\) for the reaction. b. If \(\mathrm{Ar}(g)\) is added to the system at equilibrium at constant temperature, what will happen to the equilibrium position? What happens to the value of \(K ?\) Explain each answer.

5 step solution

Problem 114

The equilibrium constant \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) for the reaction $$\mathrm{CCl}_{4}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C}(s)+2 \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)$$ at \(700^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(0.76 .\) Determine the initial pressure of carbon tetrachloride that will produce a total equilibrium pressure of 1.20 atm at \(700^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

4 step solution

Problem 115

For the reaction $$\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{HS}(s)$$,\(K=400 .\) at \(35.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .\) If 2.00 moles each of \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S},\) and NH,HS are placed in a 5.00 -L vessel, what mass of \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{HS}\) will be present at equilibrium? What is the pressure of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}\) at equilibrium?

6 step solution

Problem 116

Given \(K=3.50\) at \(45^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) for the reaction $$\mathrm{A}(g)+\mathrm{B}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C}(g)$$ and \(K=7.10\) at \(45^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) for the reaction $$2 \mathrm{A}(g)+\mathrm{D}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C}(g)$$what is the value of \(K\) at the same temperature for the reaction $$ \mathrm{C}(g)+\mathrm{D}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{B}(g)$$.What is the value of \(K_{\mathrm{p}}\) at \(45^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) for the reaction? Starting with 1.50 atm partial pressures of both \(\mathrm{C}\) and \(\mathrm{D},\) what is the mole fraction of B once equilibrium is reached?

4 step solution

Problem 117

In a solution with carbon tetrachloride as the solvent, the compound VCl_ undergoes dimerization:$$2 \mathrm{VCl}_{4} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{V}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{8}$$ When \(6.6834 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{VCl}_{4}\) is dissolved in \(100.0 \mathrm{g}\) carbon tetrachloride, the freezing point is lowered by \(5.97^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant for the dimerization of \(\mathrm{VCl}_{4}\) at this temperature. (The density of the equilibrium mixture is \(\left.1.696 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}, \text { and } K_{\mathrm{f}}=29.8^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{mol} \text { for } \mathrm{CCl}_{4} .\right)\).

4 step solution

Problem 118

The hydrocarbon naphthalene was frequently used in mothballs until recently, when it was discovered that human inhalation of naphthalene vapors can lead to hemolytic anemia. Naphthalene is \(93.71 \%\) carbon by mass, and a 0.256 -mole sample of naphthalene has a mass of 32.8 g. What is the molecular formula of naphthalene? This compound works as a pesticide in mothballs by sublimation of the solid so that it fumigates enclosed spaces with its vapors according to the equation Naphthalene( \(s) \rightleftharpoons\) naphthalene \((g)$$$K=4.29 \times 10^{-6}(\text {at } 298 \mathrm{K})$$.If \)3.00 \mathrm{g}\( solid naphthalene is placed into an enclosed space with a volume of \)5.00 \mathrm{L}\( at \)25^{\circ} \mathrm{C},$ what percentage of the naphthalene will have sublimed once equilibrium has been established?

6 step solution

Problem 119

A gaseous material \(\mathrm{XY}(g)\) dissociates to some extent to produce \(\mathrm{X}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{Y}(g):\).$$\mathrm{XY}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{X}(g)+\mathrm{Y}(g)$$.A 2.00 -g sample of XY (molar mass \(=165 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mol}\) ) is placed in a container with a movable piston at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The pressure is held constant at 0.967 atm. As XY begins to dissociate, the piston moves until 35.0 mole percent of the original XY has dissociated and then remains at a constant position. Assuming ideal behavior, calculate the density of the gas in the container after the piston has stopped moving, and determine the value of \(K\) for this reaction of \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

5 step solution

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