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For a particular reaction at equilibrium, the pressure of the bromine is 2.0 atm at 25°C. The total pressure in the vessel at equilibrium is 10.0 atm. The balanced chemical equation is: 2NOBr (g) <-- --> 2NO (g) + Br2 (g) |
What is the value of Kp for the reaction? |
2 NOBr (g) <-------------> 2 NO (g) + Br2 (g)
y 0 0
y - 2x 2x x
At equilibrium :
pressure of Br2 = x = 2.0 atm
total pressure = 10.0 atm
y - 2x + 2x + x = 10
y + x = 10
y + 2 = 10
y = 8
pressure of NOBr = y - 2x = 8 - 4 = 4 atm
pressure of NO = 2x = 4 atm
Kp = P2NO x Pbr2 / P2NOBr
= 4^2 x 2 / 4^2
= 2
Kp = 2.0