Problem: Consider the following reaction: A(g) ⇌ 2(g)Find the equilibrium partial pressures of A and B for each of the following different values of Kp. Assume that the initial partial pressure of B in each case is 1.0 atm and that the initial partial pressure of A is 0.0 atm. Make any appropriate simplifying assumptions.Kp = 1.6 × 10−4

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Consider the following reaction: A(g) ⇌ 2(g)

Find the equilibrium partial pressures of A and B for each of the following different values of Kp. Assume that the initial partial pressure of B in each case is 1.0 atm and that the initial partial pressure of A is 0.0 atm. Make any appropriate simplifying assumptions.

Kp = 1.6 × 10−4

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