Chapter 15
Chemistry: The Central Science · 71 exercises
Problem 6
Ethene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\right)\) reacts with halogens \(\left(\mathrm{X}_{2}\right)\) by the following reaction: $$ \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}(g)+\mathrm{X}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{X}_{2}(g) $$ The following figures represent the concentrations at equilibrium at the same temperature when \(\mathrm{X}_{2}\) is \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) (green), \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) (brown), and \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\) (purple). List the equilibria from smallest to largest equilibrium constant. [Section 15.3]
3 step solution
Problem 13
Suppose that the gas-phase reactions \(A \longrightarrow B\) and \(\mathrm{B} \longrightarrow \mathrm{A}\) are both elementary processes with rate constants of \(4.7 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\) and \(5.8 \times 10^{-1} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\), respectively. (a) What is the value of the equilibrium constant for the equilibrium \(\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{g})\) ? (b) Which is greater at equilibrium, the partial pressure of \(A\) or the partial pressure of \(B\) ?
3 step solution
Problem 14
Consider the reaction \(\mathrm{A}+\mathrm{B} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C}+\mathrm{D}\). Assume that both the forward reaction and the reverse reaction are elementary processes and that the value of the equilibrium constant is very large. (a) Which species predominate at equilibrium, reactants or products? (b) Which reaction has the larger rate constant, the forward or the reverse?
3 step solution
Problem 15
Write the expression for \(K_{c}\) for the following reactions. In each case indicate whether the reaction is homogeneous or heterogeneous. (a) \(3 \mathrm{NO}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)+\mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CS}_{2}(g)+4 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Ni}(s)+4 \mathrm{CO}(g)\) (d) \(\mathrm{HF}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{F}(a q)\) (e) \(2 \mathrm{Ag}(s)+\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(a q) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Ag}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{Zn}(s)\) (f) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q)\) (g) \(2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+2 \mathrm{OH}(a q)\)
7 step solution
Problem 16
Write the expressions for \(K_{c}\) for the following reactions. In each case indicate whether the reaction is homogeneous or heterogeneous. (a) \(2 \mathrm{O}_{3}(g) \rightleftharpoons 3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ti}(s)+2 \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{TiCl}_{4}(l)\) (c) \(2 \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}(\mathrm{s})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH}_{4}(g)\) (e) \(4 \mathrm{HCl}(a q)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)+2 \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)\) (f) \(2 \mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{t}}(l)+25 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 16 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+18 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) (g) \(2 \mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}(l)+25 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 16 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+18 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)\)
7 step solution
Problem 17
When the following reactions come to equilibrium, does the equilibrium mixture contain mostly reactants or mostly products? (a) \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g) ; K_{c}=1.5 \times 10^{-10}\) (b) \(2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) ; K_{p}=2.5 \times 10^{9}\)
3 step solution
Problem 18
Which of the following reactions lies to the right, favoring the formation of products, and which lies to the left, favoring formation of reactants? (a) \(2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) ; K_{p}=5.0 \times 10^{12}\) (b) \(2 \mathrm{HBr}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) ; K_{c}=5.8 \times 10^{-18}\)
2 step solution
Problem 19
Which of the following statements are true and which are false? (a) The equilibrium constant can never be a negative number. (b) In reactions that we draw with a single-headed arrow, the equilibrium constant has a value that is very close to zero. (c) As the value of the equilibrium constant increases the speed at which a reaction reaches equilibrium increases.
6 step solution
Problem 20
Which of the following statements are true and which are false? (a) For the reaction \(2 \mathrm{~A}(g)+\mathrm{B}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{A}_{2} \mathrm{~B}(g) K_{c}\) and \(K_{p}\) are numerically the same. (b) It is possible to distinguish \(K_{c}\) from \(K_{p}\) by comparing the units used to express the equilibrium constant. (c) For the equilibrium in (a), the value of \(K_{c}\) increases with increasing pressure.
3 step solution
Problem 21
If \(K_{c}=0.042\) for \(\mathrm{PCl}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl}_{5}(g)\) at \(500 \mathrm{~K}\), what is the value of \(K_{p}\) for this reaction at this temperature?
4 step solution
Problem 23
The equilibrium constant for the reaction $$ 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \operatorname{NOBr}(g) $$ is \(K_{c}=1.3 \times 10^{-2}\) at \(1000 \mathrm{~K}\). (a) At this temperature does the equilibrium favor \(\mathrm{NO}\) and \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\), or does it favor \(\mathrm{NOBr}\) ? (b) Calculate \(K_{c}\) for \(2 \mathrm{NOBr}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g)\). (c) Calculate \(K_{c}\) for \(\operatorname{NOBr}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{NO}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Br}_{2}(g)\).
3 step solution
Problem 24
Consider the following equilibrium: $$ 2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{S}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(g) \quad K_{c}=1.08 \times 10^{7} \text { at } 700{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C} $$ (a) Calculate \(K_{p-}\) (b) Does the equilibrium mixture contain mostly \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{S}_{2}\) or mostly \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) ? (c) Calculate the value of \(K_{c}\) if you rewrote the equation \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~S}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(g)\).
3 step solution
Problem 25
At \(1000 \mathrm{~K}, K_{p}=1.85\) for the reaction $$ \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) $$ (a) What is the value of \(K_{p}\) for the reaction \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) \rightleftharpoons\) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) ? (b) What is the value of \(K_{p}\) for the reaction \(2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)\) ? (c) What is the value of \(K_{c}\) for the reaction in part (b)?
6 step solution
Problem 26
Consider the following equilibrium, for which \(K_{p}=0.0752\) at \(480^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) : $$ 2 \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \rightleftharpoons 4 \mathrm{HCl}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) $$ (a) What is the value of \(K_{p}\) for the reaction \(4 \mathrm{HCl}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) ? (b) What is the value of \(K_{p}\) for the reaction \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{HCl}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) ? (c) What is the value of \(K_{c}\) for the reaction in part (b)? .
3 step solution
Problem 28
Consider the equilibrium $$ \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \operatorname{NOBr}(g) $$ Calculate the equilibrium constant \(K_{p}\) for this reaction, given the following information (at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\) ): $$ \begin{array}{rll} 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) & \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NOBr}(g) & K_{c}=2.0 \\ 2 \mathrm{NO}(g) & \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) & K_{c}=2.1 \times 10^{30} \end{array} $$
3 step solution
Problem 29
Mercury(I) oxide decomposes into elemental mercury and elemental oxygen: \(2 \mathrm{Hg}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s) \rightleftharpoons 4 \mathrm{Hg}(l)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\). (a) Write the equilibrium-constant expression for this reaction in terms of partial pressures. (b) Suppose you run this reaction in a solvent that dissolves elemental mercury and elemental oxygen. Rewrite the equilibrium- constant expression in terms of molarities for the reaction, using (solv) to indicate solvation.
2 step solution
Problem 30
Consider the equilibrium \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)+\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}(s)\). (a) Write the equilibrium-constant expression for this reaction in terms of partial pressures. (b) All the compounds in this reaction are soluble in water. Rewrite the equilibriumconstant expression in terms of molarities for the aqueous reaction
3 step solution
Problem 31
Methanol \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\right)\) is produced commercially by the catalyzed reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen: \(\mathrm{CO}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}(g)\). An equilibrium mixture in a \(2.00\) - L vessel is found to contain \(0.0406 \mathrm{~mol}\) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}, 0.170 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CO}\), and \(0.302 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{H}\) at \(500 \mathrm{~K}\). Calculate \(K_{c}\) at this temperature.
3 step solution
Problem 32
Gaseous hydrogen iodide is placed in a closed container at \(425^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), where it partially decomposes to hydrogen and iodine: \(2 \mathrm{HI}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{I}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})\). At equilibrium it is found that \([\mathrm{HI}]=3.53 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{M},\left[\mathrm{H}_{2}\right]=4.79 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{M}\), and \(\left[\mathrm{I}_{2}\right]=4.79 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{M}\). What is the value of \(K_{c}\) at this temperature?
3 step solution
Problem 33
The equilibrium \(2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NOCl}(g)\) is established at \(500 \mathrm{~K}\). An equilibrium mixture of the three gases has partial pressures of \(0.095 \mathrm{~atm}, 0.171 \mathrm{~atm}\), and \(0.28 \mathrm{~atm}\) for \(\mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{NOCl}\), respectively. (a) Calculate \(K_{p}\) for this reaction at \(500.0 \mathrm{~K}\). (b) If the vessel has a volume of \(5.00 \mathrm{~L}\), calculate \(K_{c}\) at this temperature.
6 step solution
Problem 34
Phosphorus trichloride gas and chlorine gas react to form phosphorus pentachloride gas: \(\mathrm{PCl}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons\) \(\mathrm{PCl}_{5}(\mathrm{~g})\). A \(7.5-\mathrm{L}\) gas vessel is charged with a mixture of \(\mathrm{PCl}_{3}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)\), which is allowed to equilibrate at 450 \(\mathrm{K}\). At equilibrium the partial pressures of the three gases are \(P_{\mathrm{PCl}_{3}}=0.124 \mathrm{~atm}, P_{\mathrm{Cl}_{2}}=0.157 \mathrm{~atm}\), and \(P_{\mathrm{PCl}_{5}}=1.30 \mathrm{~atm}\). (a) What is the value of \(K_{p}\) at this temperature? (b) Does the equilibrium favor reactants or products? (c) Calculate \(K_{c}\) for this reaction at \(450 \mathrm{~K}\).
7 step solution
Problem 35
A mixture of \(0.10 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{NO}, 0.050 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\), and \(0.10 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is placed in a \(1.0-\mathrm{L}\) vessel at \(300 \mathrm{~K}\). The following equilibrium is established: $$ 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) $$ At equilibrium [NO \(]=0.062 \mathrm{M}\). (a) Calculate the equilibrium concentrations of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{~N}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). (b) Calculate \(K_{c}\).
5 step solution
Problem 36
A mixture of \(1.374 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) and \(70.31 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) is heated in a \(2.00\)-L vessel at \(700 \mathrm{~K}\). These substances react according to $$ \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{HBr}(g) $$ At equilibrium, the vessel is found to contain \(0.566 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\). (a) Calculate the equilibrium concentrations of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{Br}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{HBr}\). (b) Calculate \(K_{\text {. }}\).
4 step solution
Problem 37
A mixture of \(0.2000 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}, 0.1000 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\), and \(0.1600\) \(\mathrm{mol}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is placed in a 2.000-L vessel. The following equilibrium is established at \(500 \mathrm{~K}\) : $$ \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CO}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) $$ (a) Calculate the initial partial pressures of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{H}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). (b) At equilibrium \(P_{\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}}=3.51 \mathrm{~atm}\). Calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{H}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{CO}\). (c) Calculate \(K_{p}\) for the reaction. (d) Calculate \(K_{c}\) for the reaction.
9 step solution
Problem 38
A flask is charged with \(1.500\) atm of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)\) and \(1.00\) atm \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), and the following equilibrium is achieved: $$ \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) $$ After equilibrium is reached, the partial pressure of \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) is \(0.512 \mathrm{~atm}\). (a) What is the equilibrium partial pressure of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}\) ? (b) Calculate the value of \(K_{p}\) for the reaction. (c) Calculate \(K_{c}\) for the reaction.
5 step solution
Problem 39
Two different proteins \(\mathrm{X}\) and \(\mathrm{Y}\) are dissolved in aqueous solution at \(37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The proteins bind in a \(1: 1\) ratio to form XY. A solution that is initially \(1.00 \mathrm{mM}\) in each protein is allowed to reach equilibrium. At equilibrium, \(0.20 \mathrm{~m} M\) of free \(\mathrm{X}\) and \(0.20 \mathrm{~m} M\) of free \(\mathrm{Y}\) remain. What is \(K_{c}\) for the reaction?
6 step solution
Problem 40
A chemist at a pharmaceutical company is measuring equilibrium constants for reactions in which drug candidate molecules bind to a protein involved in cancer. The drug molecules bind the protein in a \(1: 1\) ratio to form a drugprotein complex. The protein concentration in aqueous solution at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(1.50 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\). Drug \(\mathrm{A}\) is introduced into the protein solution at an initial concentration of \(2.00 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\). Drug \(B\) is introduced into a separate, identical protein solution at an initial concentration of \(2.00 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\). At equilibrium, the drug A-protein solution has an A-protein complex concentration of \(1.00 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\), and the drug \(\mathrm{B}\) solution has a B-protein complex concentration of \(1.40 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\). Calculate the \(K_{c}\) value for the \(A\)-protein binding reaction and for the \(\mathrm{B}\) protein binding reaction. Assuming that the drug that binds more strongly will be more effective, which drug is the better choice for further research?
8 step solution
Problem 41
(a) If \(Q_{c}
6 step solution
Problem 42
(a) If \(Q_{c}>K_{c}\), how must the reaction proceed to reach equilibrium? (b) At the start of a certain reaction, only reactants are present; no products have been formed. What is the value of \(Q_{c}\) at this point in the reaction?
2 step solution
Problem 43
At \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the equilibrium constant for the reaction \(\mathrm{COCl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CO}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)\) has the value \(K_{c}=\) \(2.19 \times 10^{-10}\). Are the following mixtures of \(\mathrm{COCl}_{2}, \mathrm{CO}\), and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) at equilibrium? If not, indicate the direction that the reaction must proceed to achieve equilibrium. (a) \(\left[\mathrm{COCl}_{2}\right]=2.00 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{M},[\mathrm{CO}]=3.3 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\), \(\left[\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right]=6.62 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\) (b) \(\left[\mathrm{COCl}_{2}\right]=4.50 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{M},[\mathrm{CO}]=1.1 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{M}\), \(\left[\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right]=2.25 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\) (c) \(\left[\mathrm{COCl}_{2}\right]=0.0100 \mathrm{M},[\mathrm{CO}]=\left[\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right]=1.48 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{M}\)
7 step solution
Problem 44
As shown in Table 15.2, \(K_{p}\) for the equilibrium $$ \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g) $$ is \(4.51 \times 10^{-5}\) at \(450^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). For each of the mixtures listed here, indicate whether the mixture is at equilibrium at \(450^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). If it is not at equilibrium, indicate the direction (toward product or toward reactants) in which the mixture must shift to achieve equilibrium. (a) \(98 \mathrm{~atm} \mathrm{} \mathrm{NH}_{3}, 45 \mathrm{~atm} \mathrm{~N}_{2}, 55 \mathrm{~atm} \mathrm{} \mathrm{H}_{2}\) (b) \(57 \mathrm{~atm} \mathrm{} \mathrm{NH}_{3}, 143 \mathrm{~atm} \mathrm{} \mathrm{N}_{2}\), no \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) (c) \(13 \mathrm{~atm} \mathrm{NH}_{3}, 27\) atm \(\mathrm{N}_{2}, 82\) atm \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\)
5 step solution
Problem 46
At \(900 \mathrm{~K}\), the following reaction has \(K_{p}=0.345\) : $$ 2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) $$ In an equilibrium mixture the partial pressures of \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) are \(0.135 \mathrm{~atm}\) and \(0.455 \mathrm{~atm}\), respectively. What is the equilibrium partial pressure of \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}\) in the mixture?
3 step solution
Problem 46
At \(100{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, K_{c}=0.078\) for the reaction $$ \mathrm{SO}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) $$ In an equilibrium mixture of the three gases, the concentrations of \(\mathrm{SO}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) are \(0.108 \mathrm{M}\) and \(0.052 \mathrm{M}\), respectively. What is the partial pressure of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) in the equilibrium mixture?
5 step solution
Problem 47
At \(1285^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the equilibrium constant for the reaction \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Br}(g)\) is \(K_{c}=1.04 \times 10^{-3}\). A \(0.200-\mathrm{L}\) vessel containing an equilibrium mixture of the gases has \(0.245 \mathrm{~g}\) \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g)\) in it. What is the mass of \(\mathrm{Br}(g)\) in the vessel?
4 step solution
Problem 48
For the reaction \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{I}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{HI}(g), K_{c}=55.3\) at \(700 \mathrm{~K}\). In a 2.00-L flask containing an equilibrium mixture of the three gases, there are \(0.056 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{H}_{2}\) and \(4.36 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{} \mathrm{I}_{2}\). What is the mass of \(\mathrm{HI}\) in the flask?
6 step solution
Problem 49
At \(800 \mathrm{~K}\), the equilibrium constant for \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{I}(\mathrm{g})\) is \(K_{c}=3.1 \times 10^{-5}\). If an equilibrium mixture in a 10.0-L vessel contains \(2.67 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{I}(\mathrm{g})\), how many grams of \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\) are in the mixture?
4 step solution
Problem 50
For \(2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g), K_{p}=3.0 \times 10^{4}\) at \(700 \mathrm{~K}\). In a \(2.00-\mathrm{L}\) vessel, the equilibrium mixture contains \(1.17 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}\) and \(0.105 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\). How many grams of \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) are in the vessel? .
5 step solution
Problem 51
At \(2000^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the equilibrium constant for the reaction $$ 2 \mathrm{NO}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) $$ is \(K_{c}=2.4 \times 10^{3}\). If the initial concentration of \(\mathrm{NO}\) is \(0.175 \mathrm{M}\), what are the equilibrium concentrations of \(\mathrm{NO}\), \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) ?
5 step solution
Problem 52
For the equilibrium $$ \mathrm{Br}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{BrCl}(g) $$ at \(400 \mathrm{~K}, K_{c}=7.0\). If \(0.25 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) and \(0.55 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) are introduced into a \(3.0-\mathrm{L}\) container at \(400 \mathrm{~K}\), what will be the equilibrium concentrations of \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}, \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{BrCl}\) ?
5 step solution
Problem 53
At \(373 \mathrm{~K}, K_{p}=0.416\) for the equilibrium $$ 2 \mathrm{NOBr}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) $$ If the pressures of \(\operatorname{NOBr}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{NO}(g)\) are equal, what is the equilibrium pressure of \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g)\) ?
3 step solution
Problem 55
Consider the reaction $$ \mathrm{CaSO}_{4}(s) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}(a q)+\mathrm{SO}_{4}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}^{2-}(a q) $$ At \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the equilibrium constant is \(K_{c}=2.4 \times 10^{-5}\) for this reaction. (a) If excess \(\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}(s)\) is mixed with water at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to produce a saturated solution of \(\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}\), what are the equilibrium concentrations of \(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}\) and \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-}\) ? (b) If the resulting solution has a volume of \(1.4 \mathrm{~L}\), what is the minimum mass of \(\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}(s)\) needed to achieve equilibrium?
3 step solution
Problem 57
For the reaction \(\mathrm{I}_{2}+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{IBr}(g), K_{c}=280 \mathrm{at}\) \(150^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Suppose that \(0.500 \mathrm{~mol}\) IBr in a 2.00-L flask is allowed to reach equilibrium at \(150^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). What are the equilibrium concentrations of \(\mathrm{IBr}^{2} \mathrm{I}_{2}\), and \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) ?
6 step solution
Problem 59
Methane, \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\), reacts with \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\) according to the reaction \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}(g)+\mathrm{l}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{l}(g)+\mathrm{HI}(g)\). At \(630 \mathrm{~K}, K_{p}\) for this reaction is \(2.26 \times 10^{-4}\). A reaction was set up at \(630 \mathrm{~K}\) with initial partial pressures of methane of \(105.1\) torr and of \(7.96\) torr for \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\). Calculate the pressures, in torr, of all reactants and products at equilibrium.
5 step solution
Problem 61
Consider the following equilibrium for which \(\Delta H<0\) $$ 2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) $$ How will each of the following changes affect an equilibrium mixture of the three gases: (a) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) is added to the system; (b) the reaction mixture is heated; (c) the volume of the reaction vessel is doubled; (d) a catalyst is added to the mixture; (e) the total pressure of the system is increased by adding a noble gas; (f) \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)\) is removed from the system?
6 step solution
Problem 62
Consider the reaction $$ 4 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+5 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \underset{4 \mathrm{NO}(g)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g), \Delta H=-904.4 \mathrm{~kJ}}{\rightleftharpoons} $$ Does each of the following increase, decrease, or leave unchanged the yield of NO at equilibrium? (a) increase \(\left[\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right] ;\) (b) increase \(\left[\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right] ;(\) c \()\) decrease \(\left[\mathrm{O}_{2}\right]\); (d) decrease the volume of the container in which the reaction occurs: (e) add a catalyst: (f) increase temperature.
6 step solution
Problem 63
How do the following changes affect the value of the equilibrium constant for a gas-phase exothermic reaction: (a) removal of a reactant, (b) removal of a product, (c) decrease in the volume, (d) decrease in the temperature, (e) addition of a catalyst?
5 step solution
Problem 67
Ozone, \(\mathrm{O}_{\mathfrak{3}}\), decomposes to molecular oxygen in the stratosphere according to the reaction \(2 \mathrm{O}_{3}(g) \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\). Would an increase in pressure favor the formation of ozone or of oxygen?
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Problem 68
The water-gas shift reaction \(\mathrm{CO}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \rightleftharpoons\) \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\) is used industrially to produce hydrogen. The reaction enthalpy is \(\Delta H^{\circ}=-41 \mathrm{~kJ}\). (a) To increase the equilibrium yield of hydrogen would you use high or low temperature? (b) Could you increase the equilibrium yield of hydrogen by controlling the pressure of this reaction? If so would high or low pressure favor formation of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g) ?\)
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Problem 69
Both the forward reaction and the reverse reaction in the following equilibrium are believed to be elementary steps: $$ \mathrm{CO}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{COCl}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}(g) $$ At \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the rate constants for the forward and reverse reactions are \(1.4 \times 10^{-28} M^{-1} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\) and \(9.3 \times 10^{10} \mathrm{M}^{-1} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\), respectively. (a) What is the value for the equilibrium constant at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ? (b) Are reactants or products more plentiful at equilibrium?
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Problem 70
If \(K_{c}=1\) for the equilibrium \(2 \mathrm{~A}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{g})\), what is the relationship between \([A]\) and \([B]\) at equilibrium?
5 step solution