Question

Given the following information: SO2(g) + 12 O2(g) = SO3(g) Kp = 2.5E-2 What is the Kp value for the following reaction: 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) = 2 SO3(g)

Answer 1

K = 6.25x10⁻⁴

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the reaction:

SO₂ + 1/2 O₂ ⇄ SO₃ Kp = 2.5x10⁻²

We can find the Kp of a similar reaction using Hess's law where the sum of 2 reactions a and b produce a K that is:

K = Ka*Kb

The sum of twice the reaction of the problem:

SO₂ + 1/2 O₂ ⇄ SO₃

+ SO₂ + 1/2 O₂ ⇄ SO₃

2SO₂ + O₂ ⇄ 2SO₃

Where K must be:

K = Kp*Kp = Kp²

K = (2.5x10⁻²)²

K = 6.25x10⁻⁴