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Problem 13.78 At 700 K, K p = 0.140 for the reaction ClF3( g )?ClF( g )+F2( g ).

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Question

Problem 13.78

At 700 K, Kp = 0.140 for the reaction ClF3(g)?ClF(g)+F2(g).

Part A

Calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of ClF3, ClF, and F2 if only ClF3 is present initially, at a partial pressure of 1.38atm .

Enter your answers numerically separated by commas.

Problem 13.78

At 700 K, Kp = 0.140 for the reaction ClF3(g)?ClF(g)+F2(g).

Part A

Calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of ClF3, ClF, and F2 if only ClF3 is present initially, at a partial pressure of 1.38atm .

Enter your answers numerically separated by commas.

Pe ClF3, Pe ClF, Pe F2 =   atm  

Explanation / Answer

p[ClF3]initial = 1.38 atm

ClF3(g)?ClF(g)+F2(g).
1.38    0      0
1.38-x   x      x

Kp= [ClF][F2]/[ClF3]
0.14 = x*x/ 1.38-x
x= 0.375 atm

p[ClF3]= 1.38-0.375 = 1.005 atm
p[ClF]= 0.375 atm
p[F2]= 0.375 atm