What are the concentrations of NO2 and N2O4 in an equilibrium reaction?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mathman23
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Reaction
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on calculating the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) in an equilibrium reaction represented by 2 NO2 ⇌ N2O4. Given a total of 2.6 x 10² moles in a 0.50-liter container, the total concentration is determined to be 0.052 mol/liter. The equilibrium concentrations are derived using the relationship where total moles are expressed as 3x, with NO2 being 2x and N2O4 as x, leading to specific calculations for each gas concentration.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of chemical equilibrium concepts
  • Knowledge of molarity and concentration calculations
  • Familiarity with equilibrium constant expressions (Kc)
  • Basic algebra for solving equations
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation of equilibrium constants (Kc) for gas-phase reactions
  • Learn how to apply the ICE (Initial, Change, Equilibrium) table method in equilibrium problems
  • Explore the impact of temperature and pressure on equilibrium concentrations
  • Investigate Le Chatelier's principle and its applications in chemical reactions
USEFUL FOR

Chemistry students, educators, and professionals involved in chemical engineering or environmental science who are looking to deepen their understanding of gas-phase equilibrium reactions.

Mathman23
Messages
248
Reaction score
0
Hi I have simplified my last question in the hope of that someone, can help med answer it.

The following equality reaction:

[itex]2 NO_{2} \leftrightharpoons N_{2} O_{4}[/itex]

Where the total number of mole's of the two substances in equilibrium is
2,6 x 10^2 mol.

The reaction takes place in a container with a volume of 0,50 Liters.

This means that the total concentration of the two substances are
0,052 mol/liter.

I need to calculate the concentration of both [itex][NO_2][/itex] and
[itex][N_{2} O_{4}][/itex]

2 NO_2 <----> N_2 O_4
------------------------------
int | 0,052 + x | 0,052 + x
change | x | x
equi | 0,052 + x - (2x) | 0,052 + x - (2x)
 
Chemistry news on Phys.org
Okay, let me say that the total moles are 3x, and [itex]NO_2[/itex] is 2x while [itex]N_2O_4[/itex] is x, which is equal to 8,67.10-3 moles.

There you can do the calculation to find the corresponding concentrations of the gases in 0.50 liters of a container.
 
Last edited:
Hello,

Thank You for Your answer.

My assumption is accurate then ?

[itex]K_{c} = \frac{[N_2 O_4]}{[NO_2]^2} = \frac{(0.052 + x - (2x))}{(0.052 +x - (2x))^2} = ?[/itex]

Sincerely
Fred


chem_tr said:
Okay, let me say that the total moles are 3x, and [itex]NO_2[/itex] is 2x while [itex]N_2O_4[/itex] is x, which is equal to 8,67.10-3 moles.

There you can do the calculation to find the corresponding concentrations of the gases in 0.50 liters of a container.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Replies
5
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
5K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Replies
4
Views
3K
Replies
3
Views
3K