How Do You Calculate Kc and Kp for a Reversible Gas Reaction?

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To calculate Kc and Kp for the reversible reaction of PCl5 dissociating into PCl3 and Cl2, the initial concentration of PCl5 is 0.200 M after 78.50% dissociation. The correct equilibrium concentration of PCl5 is 0.043 M, derived from accounting for the remaining percentage after dissociation. The user initially struggled with the calculations but received guidance that clarified the importance of using the correct equilibrium concentrations. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of showing complete work for accurate results. Overall, the thread highlights common challenges in equilibrium calculations and the value of peer support in resolving them.
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Homework Statement



When 1.000 mol PCl5 is intorduced into a 5.000L container @500K, 78.50% of PCl5 dissociates to give equilibrium mixture PCl5, PCl3, Cl2 : PCl5--->PCl3+Cl2 (this eq. is reversible)

(a) calculate Kc and Kp
(b) if the initial concentrations are [PCl5]=.500M, [PCl3]=.150M, and [Cl2=.600], in which direction does the rx proceed to reach equilibrium? what are the concentrations when the mixture reaches equilibrium?

Homework Equations



Kc=[Products]/[reactants]
Kp=Kc(RT)^n


The Attempt at a Solution



I attempted to find Kc of the initial problem, by getting the molarity (.2) of the reactant. I then multiplied by .785 to get the percent to put in the numerator, but am not getting the right answer in the book. I know in part b i must use the chart to convert to quadratic equation, but am having trouble with the first part (surprisingly, as its usually the second part which gives me trouble). I have tried this either which way and still can not get the right answer. Any input would be great. Thanks!
 
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Not seeing all the numbers it is hard to say - you can be missing something, it can be just a math error. Please show your complete work, step by step.
 
Yeah turns out I had the right idea, but didn't do it right. I went and saw my professor and he walked me through it. I had assumed that the .2M stayed the same for the PCl5, however, when the equation went to equilibrium, I had forgotten to use the 21.5% that was left, as the PCl5.

.2M *.785 gives .157, then .2-.157 gives .043, which is what I should have used for the PCl5 @ equilibrium, rather than the .2. Thanks for the input. Glad to know that people actually respond and are willing to help out.
 
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