Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations for a Gas Equilibrium Problem

In summary, gas equilibrium is the state in which the number of molecules leaving and entering a gas phase are equal, resulting in a constant concentration of gas molecules over time. It is achieved when there is a balance between the rates of forward and reverse reactions in a closed system. The factors that affect gas equilibrium include temperature, pressure, and initial concentrations of reactants and products. Gas equilibrium can be calculated using the equilibrium constant, which can be determined experimentally or through the equilibrium expression. Le Chatelier's principle explains how changes in temperature, pressure, or concentration can shift the equilibrium position of a gas system.
  • #1
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PCl5 <---> PCl3 + Cl2
all are gases

PCl5 is 45% decomposed
if .110 mol of PCl5 is put in a 1.00 L container, what will
be the equilibrium concentrations of PCl5, PCl3, and Cl2?

PCl5 = .110 * .45 = .0495
.110-.0495= .0605 mol/L

so I've got .0605 mol/L for all 3 since all have the
same coeff. Is this how to solve?
 
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  • #2
0.110 - 0.0495 = 0.0605

So there's 0.0605 mol of PCl5, but how much PCl5 reacted? Therefore how much product was formed?
 
  • #3
.0495 mol of PCl3
.0495 mol of Cl2

right?
 
  • #4
You got it.
 
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