Determine the expression for the equilibrium constant for this equilibrium reaction:
2NO(g) + 2CO(g) (arrows)(in equilibrium with) N2(g) + 2CO2(g)
PLease help anyone i really apreciate it
Beccy
keq=[N2][CO2]2 / [NO]2[CO]2
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To determine the expression for the equilibrium constant for the given equilibrium reaction, you need to write the equilibrium constant expression based on the concentrations of the reactants and products.
The general form of the equilibrium constant expression for a reaction is:
Kc = ([C]^c * [D]^d) / ([A]^a * [B]^b)
Where A, B, C, and D represent the reactants and products and a, b, c, and d represent their respective stoichiometric coefficients.
In the given equilibrium reaction:
2NO(g) + 2CO(g) ⇌ N2(g) + 2CO2(g)
The stoichiometric coefficients for the reactants and products are:
a = 2 for NO
b = 2 for CO
c = 1 for N2
d = 2 for CO2
Therefore, the equilibrium constant expression for this reaction is:
Kc = ([N2]^1 * [CO2]^2) / ([NO]^2 * [CO]^2)
Remember to include the square brackets [] to represent the concentrations of the species.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.