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

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The discussion revolves around calculating the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) in a reaction at equilibrium. Given a total of 2.6 x 10^2 moles in a 0.50-liter container, the total concentration is established at 0.052 mol/liter. The participant outlines the equilibrium expressions, indicating that 2 moles of NO2 correspond to x and 1 mole of N2O4 corresponds to 3x, leading to a specific mole value of 8.67 x 10^-3. The equilibrium constant expression is also presented, aiming to clarify the relationship between the concentrations of the reactants and products. The calculations are intended to confirm the accuracy of the assumptions made regarding the equilibrium concentrations.
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Hi I have simplified my last question in the hope of that someone, can help med answer it.

The following equality reaction:

2 NO_{2} \leftrightharpoons N_{2} O_{4}

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 [NO_2] and
[N_{2} O_{4}]

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)
 
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Okay, let me say that the total moles are 3x, and NO_2 is 2x while N_2O_4 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.
 
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Hello,

Thank You for Your answer.

My assumption is accurate then ?

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

Sincerely
Fred


chem_tr said:
Okay, let me say that the total moles are 3x, and NO_2 is 2x while N_2O_4 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.
 
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