# Problem: The reaction X2(g) ⇌ 2X(g) occurs in a closed reaction vessel at constant volume and temperature. Initially, the vessel contains only X2 at a pressure of 1.75 atm. After the reaction reaches equilibrium, the total pressure is 2.75 atm.What is the value of the equilibrium constant, Kp, for the reaction?

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We are being asked to calculate the equilibrium constant, Kp for the given equilibrium reaction:

X2(g) ⇌ 2X(g)

When dealing with equilibrium and Kp:

Kp→ equilibrium units are in terms of pressure
Kp is an equilibrium expression:

$\overline{){{\mathbf{K}}}_{{\mathbf{p}}}{\mathbf{=}}\frac{\mathbf{products}}{\mathbf{reactants}}}$

only gaseous species are included in the equilibrium expression
▪ the coefficient of each compound in the reaction equation will be the exponent of the concentrations in the equilibrium expression

Given:

Initial Concentrations:

PX2 = 1.75 atm
PX = 0 atm

In order to calculate the equilibrium concentrations of species, we need to use an ICE Chart

Given values at equilibrium:

Ptotal = 2.75 atm

Calculate x:

x = 1.00 atm

We can now calculate the equilibrium constant, Kp:

X2(g) ⇌ 2X(g)

###### Problem Details

The reaction X2(g) ⇌ 2X(g) occurs in a closed reaction vessel at constant volume and temperature. Initially, the vessel contains only X2 at a pressure of 1.75 atm. After the reaction reaches equilibrium, the total pressure is 2.75 atm.

What is the value of the equilibrium constant, Kp, for the reaction?

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