Problem: An engineer examining the oxidation of SO 2 in the manufacture of sulfuric acid determines that Kc = 1.7 x 108 at 600 K: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g) (a) At equilibrium, PSO3 = 300. atm and PO2 = 100. atm. Calculate PSO2.
FREE Expert Solution
When dealing with equilibrium:
• Kc → equilibrium units are in molarity
• Kp → equilibrium units in terms of pressure
Kp and Kc are related to one another by the following equation below:
Reaction:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g)
reactants = 3 moles gas
products = 2 moles gas
Δn = 2 mol – 3 mol
Δn = -2
Kp = 7.0 x 104
Problem Details
An engineer examining the oxidation of SO 2 in the manufacture of sulfuric acid determines that Kc = 1.7 x 108 at 600 K:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g)
(a) At equilibrium, PSO3 = 300. atm and PO2 = 100. atm. Calculate PSO2.
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