write the equilibrium expression, KP
3F2(g) + 2Fe(s) ⇋ 2FeF3(s)
I'm not sure how to solve this since the only product is a solid.
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When writing the equilibrium expression for a reaction, we only include the concentrations of the reactants and products in the expression. However, in the case of a solid or pure liquid, we use their activities instead of concentrations, which are assumed to be constant and equal to 1.
For the given reaction:
3F2(g) + 2Fe(s) ⇋ 2FeF3(s)
The equilibrium expression, KP, is written using the partial pressures of the gases:
KP = (PFeF3)^2 / (PF2)^3
Where:
KP is the equilibrium constant in terms of partial pressures.
PFeF3 is the partial pressure of FeF3.
PF2 is the partial pressure of F2.
Remember to use partial pressures for gaseous reactants and products, and the activity for the solid.
To write the equilibrium expression, KP, you need to include only the species in the gaseous phase. In this case, we have one gas, which is F2(g). The solid species (Fe(s) and FeF3(s)) do not appear in the equilibrium expression.
The equilibrium expression, KP, is written as the ratio of the partial pressures of the products to the partial pressures of the reactants, with each raised to the power of their respective stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced equation.
For the given equation:
3F2(g) + 2Fe(s) ⇋ 2FeF3(s)
The equilibrium expression in terms of partial pressures would be:
KP = (P(FeF3))^2 / (P(F2))^3
Here, P(FeF3) represents the partial pressure of FeF3, and P(F2) represents the partial pressure of F2.
Note that since Fe(s) and FeF3(s) are solids, their concentrations (or in this case, partial pressures) are considered constant and therefore excluded from the equilibrium expression.
Remember to use the appropriate units and pressures (such as bar) for the partial pressures in order to maintain consistency.