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The following reaction was performed in a sealed vessel at 738 ∘C :
H2(g)+I2(g)⇌2HI(g)
Initially, only H2 and I2 were present at concentrations of [H2]=3.40M and [I2]=2.25M. The equilibrium concentration of I2 is 0.0100 M . What is the equilibrium constant, Kc, for the reaction at this temperature?
H2 + I2 <---------------------> 2HI
3.40 2.25 0 --------------> initial
3.40-x 2.25-x 2x ----------------> equilibrium
but equilibrium concentration of I2 is 0.0100 M is given
so 2.25-x = 0.01
x = 2.24
equilbrium concnetrations :
[H2] = 3.40 - 2.24 = 1.16 M
[I2] = 0.01 M
[HI] = 2x = 2 x 2.24 = 4.48 M
equilibrium constant = Kc = [HI]^2 / [H2][I2]
= (4.48)^2 / (1.16) (0.01)
= 1730
Kc = 1730