Equilibrium Physics Help: Calculating Kp for a Hydrogen Iodide Reaction

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the equilibrium constant Kp for the dissociation of hydrogen iodide (HI) in a sealed vessel. Participants are examining the relationship between the initial amount of HI, the amount that dissociates at equilibrium, and the pressures of the gases involved in the reaction.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents an attempt at a solution, expressing Kp in terms of the initial moles (b) and the moles that dissociate (x).
  • The participant outlines the pressures of the reactants and products at equilibrium, suggesting a formula for Kp based on these pressures.
  • Other participants express a need for guidance and assistance with the problem, indicating uncertainty about the solution provided.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of the specific wording in the question regarding the dissociation of hydrogen iodide, suggesting that this detail may be crucial for understanding the problem.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the correctness of the initial solution provided, and multiple participants express confusion or seek clarification, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully clarified the assumptions regarding the initial conditions or the definitions of variables used in the calculations, which may affect the interpretation of the problem.

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Homework Statement



In an experiment , b mole of hydrogen iodide were put into a sealed vessel under pressure p . At equilibrium, x mole of the hydrogen iodide had dissociated , the reaction being represented by the following equation ,
Express in terms of b and x of Kp .

Homework Equations



2HI(g) <---> H2(g) + I2(g)


The Attempt at a Solution


Here is my solution :
Reactant:
Before experiment : b mole of hydrogen iodide under pressure , p
At equilibrium : x mole of hydrogen iodide
P(pressure) for hydrogen iodide : [(p/b).(x)]^2

Products:
Before experiment : unknown
At equilibrium : I conclude that mole ratio of total products is the ( b-x )
mol . Therefore ,
P(pressure) for gas hyrogen and gas iodine : [(b-x).(p/b)]^2


Answer:
Kp = ([(b-x).(p/b)]^2 ) / ([(p/b).(x)]^2)
= (b^2) / (b-x)^2


If I am wrong , please guide me .
 
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Somebody help me please .
 
Pay careful attention to the question: "x mole of the hydrogen iodide had dissociated ".
 

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