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Consider the reaction HCN(aq) H+(aq) +CN-(aq). the equilibrium constant is 6.2*10^-10. If you place 0.4 mols of HCN in a 2.0 liter flask, what is the equilbrium of CN-? so far ive got to x=x(0.2)(6.2*10^-10)
[HCN] = mol of HCN / volume
= 0.4 mols / 2.0 L
= 0.2 mols
Lets write the dissociation equation of HCN
HCN -----> H+ + CN-
0.2 0 0
0.2-x x x
Kc = [H+][CN-]/[HCN]
Kc = x*x/(c-x)
Assuming small x approximation, that is lets assume that x can be ignored as compared to c
So, above expression becomes
Kc = x*x/(c)
so, x = sqrt (Kc*c)
x = sqrt ((6.2*10^-10)*0.2) = 1.114*10^-5
[CN-] = x = 1.114*10^-5
Answer: 1.11*10^-5