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Consider the following reaction, equilibrium concentrations, and equilibrium con

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Question

Consider the following reaction, equilibrium concentrations, and equilibrium constant at a particular temperature. Determine the equilibrium concentration of CO2(g). NH2COOH4(s) "equilibrium" 2NH3(g)+CO2(g).    Kc=1.58x10^-8 [NH3]eq= 2.3x10^-3M Consider the following reaction, equilibrium concentrations, and equilibrium constant at a particular temperature. Determine the equilibrium concentration of CO2(g). NH2COOH4(s) "equilibrium" 2NH3(g)+CO2(g).    Kc=1.58x10^-8 [NH3]eq= 2.3x10^-3M NH2COOH4(s) "equilibrium" 2NH3(g)+CO2(g).    Kc=1.58x10^-8 [NH3]eq= 2.3x10^-3M

Explanation / Answer

Kc = [CO2]*[NH3]^2/[NH2COOH]

as the NH2COOH is solid so its concentration can be taken as unity that is 1

1.58*10^-8 = [CO2]*[2.3*10^-3]^2 /1
[CO2] = 2.986*10^-3 M or 3*10^-3 M