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For the reaction N2(g) + 3 H2(g) equilibrium reaction arrow 2 NH3(g) at 25.0°C, the Kc of the reaction is 5.4 ✕ 105 and the ΔG° is −32.7 kJ/mol. Use the given concentrations to determine the following.
[N2] = 0.0027 M
[H2] = 0.0045 M
[NH3] = 0.20 M
(a) Determine the ΔG of the reaction.
(b) Determine which direction the reaction will proceed in order to reach equilibrium.
a)
N2 (g) + 3 H2 (g) <--------------> 2 NH3 (g)
0.0027 0.0045 0.20 M
Qc = [NH3]^2 / [N2][H2]^3
= (0.20)^2 / (0.0027)(0.0045)^3
Qc = 1.6 x 10^8
ΔG = ΔG° + RT ln Qc
= - 32.7 + 8.314 x 10^-3 x 298 x ln (1.6 x 10^8 )
ΔG = 14.1 kJ/mol
b)
here Qc = 1.6 x 10^8
Kc = 5.4 x 10^5
Qc > Kc. so the reaction will proceed to left direction or reverse direction to reach equilibrium