Equality Reaction: Questions & Answers - Fred

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The discussion centers on two main questions regarding chemical equilibria. The first question involves the reaction between nitrogen and oxygen to form nitric oxide (NO). It is suggested that to remove NO from the reaction, one could react it further with oxygen to produce nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The second question pertains to the equilibrium mixture of hydrogen and bromine forming hydrogen bromide (HBr). The user provides initial amounts of H2 and Br2, and after heating to 700K, notes that 0.0196 moles of Br2 remain. Participants clarify that the initial concentrations of H2 and Br2 must be correctly accounted for, and they guide the user on how to calculate the equilibrium constant (Kc) using the formula Kc = [HBr]^2 / ([H2][Br2]). They also provide a method to determine the final concentrations of the reactants and products, emphasizing the importance of understanding how to derive these values to find Kc accurately.
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Hi

I got two questions:

1] A equality reaction:
\mathrm{2N + O_{2} \rightleftharpoons 2NO}

a) How does one remove NO from the reaction?


2] An equality mixture \mathrm{H_2 + Br_2 \rightleftharpoons 2 HBr}

contains 0,340 mol H_2 , 0,220 mol \mathrm{Br_2}.

in a canister which has a volume V = 1,0 L.

The mixture is heated to reaches a tempeture of 700K.

Then the reaction has set itself 0,0196 mol is left of Br_{2}

a) The concentration of \mathrm{C_{H_2} = \frac{0,34 mol}{1,0 L} = 0,34 mol/L}

The concentration of \mathrm{C_{Br_2} = \frac{0,22 mol}{1,0 L} = 0,22 mol/L}

b) The equality fraction for the reaction is: \mathrm{K_c} = \frac{\mathrm{[HBr]^2}}{\mathrm{[H_2] \cdot [Br_2]}}

c) How do I obtain [HBr] ?

Sincerely

/Fred
 
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Hello,

An equilibrium may shift either side if the concentration of the contributors can be changed. You may try this by further reacting with O2 to yield NO2.

NO+\frac {1}{2} O_2 \leftrightharpoons NO_2

About your second question, I think you are finding the initial concentrations. This may be incorrect as you seem to omit something. At 700°C, the available hydrogen is completely reacted with oxygen to give water. I don't know any change would be present in HBr and Br2.

You may find that 0,120 mols of hydrogen is excess in the medium, so it can be converted to water via the reaction H_2+ \frac {1}{2}O_2 \rightarrow H_2O. After the equilibrium is reached, you state that 0,0196 moles of bromine is present. You can do the rest from here, if you're stuck somewhere, don't hesitate to ask.
 
Hi there,

\mathrm{K_c} = \frac{\mathrm{[HBr]^2}}{\mathrm{[H_2] \cdot [Br_2]}}

Where i = initial and f = final

[H2init--][Br2init]--[2HBr2init]
[0.340--][0.220 ]--[2---x---]
[H2Fin--]Br2Fin ]--[2HBr2fin]
[0.1396 ][0.0196]--[2---x--]

/_\ = 0.2004

So 2HBr = 2 x /_\ = 2 x 0.2004.

So Concentration = 2/_\ / Volume = 2 x 0.2004 / 1 = well you can do that :-)

And then you can easily calculate the Kc.

Wolfson.
 
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