Chemistry How Do You Calculate Kp for the Formation of Ammonia from Nitrogen and Hydrogen?

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To calculate Kp for the formation of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen, the standard Gibbs free energy for the reaction is -33.0 kJ at 298 K. The equation Keq = e^(-Delta G/RT) is used to find Kc, with R being 0.008314 kJ/K. The conversion from Kc to Kp utilizes the formula Kp = Kc(RT)^(delta Ng), where delta Ng is the change in moles of gas. The correct calculation yields Kp = 5.97 x 10^5, emphasizing the importance of using the correct value for R in joules. Accurate calculations are crucial for determining equilibrium constants in chemical reactions.
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Homework Statement


The standard Gibb's free energy for the reaction N2+3H2<--->2NH3 is -33.0 KJ at 298 K. Everything is a gas. Calculate Kp for this reaction.


Homework Equations



I have in my notes that Keq=e^(-Delta G/RT) where R is the constant 0.008314 KJ/K. I also have a formula that converts between Kp and Keq: Kp= Kc(.0821Xtemperature)^(Moles of gasseous products-moles of gasseous reactants).


The Attempt at a Solution


My attempt at a solution was to use the first formula (which I think gives Kc) and then convert it into Kp using the second formula.
My answer ended up differing from the one given in my homework though. Here is my work:

Keq= e^(33.0/(0.008314x298)= 6.09x10^5

Kp= (6.09x10^5)(0.0821x298)^(-2) = not the correct answer

The answer is: Kp=5.97x10^5
 
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I think here, you have to use R=8.314 joules/mol . Keq can be calculated in the same way as you showed.

That is Kc. Kp=Kc(RT)^(delta Ng)
 
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