Question

Consider the reaction: A(aq) + 2B (aq) === C (aq). Initially 1.00 mol A and 1.80 mol B

were placed in a 5.00-liter container. The mole of B at equilibrium was determined to
be 1.00 mol. Calculate K value.
0.060
5.1
25
17
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Answer 1

17

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the needed concentrations

[A]i = 1.00 mol/5.00 L = 0.200 M

[B]i = 1.80 mol/5.00 L = 0.360 M

[B]e = 1.00 mol/5.00 L = 0.200 M

Step 2: Make an ICE chart

A(aq) + 2 B(aq) ⇄ C(aq)

I 0.200 0.360 0

C -x -2x +x

E 0.200-x 0.360-2x x

Then,

[B]e = 0.360-2x = 0.200

x = 0.0800

The concentrations at equilibrium are:

[A]e = 0.200-0.0800 = 0.120 M

[B]e = 0.200 M

[C]e = 0.0800 M

Step 3: Calculate the concentration equilibrium constant (K)

K = [C] / [A] × [B]²

K = 0.0800 / 0.120 × 0.200² = 16.6 ≈ 17