In: Chemistry
Initial 5.0 2.5 0
Final (5.0-2x) (2.5-x) 2x
Since the pressure of SO3 = 3 atm at equilibrium, hence the value of x=1.5 atm
Pressure of [SO2] = 5.0 - 2(1.5) = 2 atm
Pressure of [O2] = 2.5 - 1.5 = 1 atm
Kp = [SO3]^2/[SO2]^2[O2] = (3)^2/(2)^2 = 9/4 = 2.25
Kp = Kc(RT)^{change in moles )
change in moles = 2 - (1+2) = -1
Kc = Kp(RT) = 2.25 * 0.0821 * (273+500) = 142.79