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The equilibrium constant Kc is 54.3 at 430°C for the following reaction: H2(g) + I2(g) ⇌ 2HI(g) Initially, 0.90 M H2, I2, and HI are introduced into a 5.0-L flask and allowed to come to equilibrium. What are the equilibrium concentrations of H2, I2, and HI in the flask? (10 points) (Does the size of flask matter since Molarity is given?)
H2(g) + I2(g) ⇌ 2HI(g)
I 0.9 0.9 0.9
C +x +x -2x
E 0.9+x 0.9+x 0.9-2x
Kc = [HI]^2/[H2][I2]
54.3 = (0.9-2x)^2/(0.9+x)(0.9+x)
54.3 = (0.9-2x)^2/(0.9+x)^2
7.37 = 0.9-2x/0.9+x
7.37*(0.9+x) = (0.9-2x)
x = -0.6
[H2] = 0.9+x = 0.9-0.6 = 0.3M
[I2] = 0.9+x = 0.9-0.6 = 0.3M
[HI] = 0.9-2x = 0.9-2*-0.6 = 2.1M