Question

The equilibrium constant for the chemical equation N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g) and Kp=0.174 at 243°C. Calculate the value of Kc for the reaction at 243°C.

Answer 1

The Kc of this reaction is 311.97

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Kp = 0.174

Temperature = 243 °C

Step 2: The balanced equation

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)

Step 3: Calculate Kc

Kp = Kc *(RT)^Δn

⇒ with Kp = 0.174

⇒ with Kc = TO BE DETERMINED

⇒ with R = the gas constant = 0.08206 Latm/Kmol

⇒ with T = the temperature = 243 °C = 516 K

⇒ with Δn = number of moles products - moles reactants 2 – (1 + 3) = -2

0.174 = Kc (0.08206*516)^-2

Kc = 311.97

The Kc of this reaction is 311.97