Question

The elementary reaction 2H2O(g)↽−−⇀2H2(g)+O2(g) proceeds at a certain temperature until the partial pressures of H2O, H2, and O2 reach 0.0900 bar , 0.00100 bar , and 0.00350 bar respectively. What is the value of the equilibrium constant at this temperature?

Answer 1

3.89 ×10^-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Since they are gaseous reactants, we obtain the equilibrium constant from the given partial pressures;

p(H2O) = 0.0900 bar

p(H2) = 0.00100 bar

p(O2) = 0.00350 bar

The equation of the reaction is;2H2O(g)⇄2H2(g)+O2(g)

Kp= p(H2) . p(O2)/p(H2O)

Kp= 0.00100 × 0.00350/0.0900

Kp= 3.89 ×10^-5