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In the reaction:
Fe^3+ + SCN^− ⇌ [Fe(NCS)]2+
The initial concentration of Fe^3+ was 0.109 and the initial concentration of SCN^− was 0.105. After equilibrium was established, the concentration of the complex was 0.09. What is the equilibrium constant?
Steps for calculating equilibrium constant are
Fe 3+ + SCN− ⇌ [Fe(NCS)]2+
Initial Concentration 0.109 0.105 0
Change in Concentration -x - x =x
Equilibrium Concentration 0.109- x 0.105- x 0.09
therefore x=0.09
Equilibrium Concentrations 0.109-.09 0.105-0.09 0.09
0.019 0.015 0.09
Hence, Equilibrium constant Kc = 0.09/0.019x0.015 = 315 or 3.15 x 102