Qc of two step sequence

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In summary, we balanced the two-step sequence to create the overall equation and showed that the overall Qc value is equal to the product of the Qc values for the individual steps. Keep practicing with balancing equations and using Latex.
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Apologies. I tried to use Latex but I haven't gotten it down quite yet


The powerful chlorinating agent sulfuryl dichloride (SO2Cl2) can be prepared by the following two-step sequence:

H2S(g)+O2(g) <-> SO2(g)+H2O(g)
SO2(g)+Cl2(g) <-> SO2Cl2(g)

a. Balance each step and write the overall equation
b. Show that the overall Qc equals the product of the Qc's for the individual steps

I balanced it and got
2H2S(g)+3O2(g) <-> 2SO2(g)+2H2O(g)

I've done a problem like this before and there were more than two steps. I don't know if that applies here...So I don't really know where to go
 
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Hello there, don't worry about not being able to use Latex yet, it takes some time to get used to. Let me help you with this problem.

a. The balanced equation for the first step is: 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g) <-> 2SO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
The balanced equation for the second step is: SO2(g) + Cl2(g) <-> SO2Cl2(g)

To get the overall equation, we need to add the two equations together and cancel out any common terms. This gives us the overall equation: 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g) + SO2(g) + Cl2(g) <-> 2SO2Cl2(g) + 2H2O(g)

b. To show that the overall Qc equals the product of the Qc's for the individual steps, we need to calculate the Qc values for each step and then multiply them together.

For the first step, Qc = [SO2]^2[H2O]^2 / [H2S]^2[O2]^3
For the second step, Qc = [SO2Cl2] / [SO2][Cl2]

Multiplying these two Qc values together, we get: Qc = [SO2]^2[H2O]^2[SO2Cl2] / [H2S]^2[O2]^3[SO2][Cl2]

Simplifying this equation, we get: Qc = [SO2Cl2]^2 / [H2S]^2[O2]^3

This is the same as the overall Qc value we get from the balanced overall equation, which shows that the overall Qc value is indeed equal to the product of the Qc values for the individual steps.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Keep practicing with balancing equations and using Latex, you'll get the hang of it soon!
 
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I am happy to provide a response to this content. Firstly, it is great that you attempted to use Latex, but don't worry, it takes time to get used to it. Now, let's address the two-step sequence for preparing sulfuryl dichloride (SO2Cl2) and its related questions.

a. Balancing the equations for the two steps is a crucial step in understanding the reaction and its overall equation. Based on your balancing, the overall equation can be written as:

2H2S(g) + 3O2(g) + 2Cl2(g) <-> 2SO2Cl2(g) + 2H2O(g)

b. Now, to show that the overall Qc equals the product of the Qc's for the individual steps, we need to understand the concept of Qc. Qc is the equilibrium constant for a reaction, which is the ratio of the product concentrations to the reactant concentrations, each raised to their respective stoichiometric coefficients. In this case, for the first step, the Qc can be written as:

Qc1 = [SO2][H2O] / [H2S][O2]^3

Similarly, for the second step, the Qc can be written as:

Qc2 = [SO2Cl2] / [SO2][Cl2]

Multiplying these two Qc's, we get:

Qc1 x Qc2 = ([SO2][H2O] / [H2S][O2]^3) x ([SO2Cl2] / [SO2][Cl2])

= ([SO2Cl2][H2O] / [H2S][O2]^3[Cl2])

= [SO2Cl2][H2O] / [H2S][O2]^3[Cl2]

which is exactly equal to the overall Qc as seen in the balanced equation. This shows that the overall Qc is indeed the product of the Qc's for the individual steps, which is a result of the mathematical manipulation of the equilibrium constants.

I hope this explanation helps you understand the concept better. Keep practicing and don't hesitate to ask for help when needed. Good luck!
 

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