For the reaction N2 (g) + O2 (g) 2NO (g), theKeq at 2130°C is 0.0025.

Assume [N2] = 0.95 M, [O2] = 0.65 M, and[NO] = 0.050 M.

Calculate Q and describe the direction thereaction will shift

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Erik Ayala

10 March, 03:33

For the reaction N2 (g) + O2 (g) 2NO (g), theKeq at 2130°C is 0.0025.

Assume [N2] = 0.95 M, [O2] = 0.65 M, and[NO] = 0.050 M.

Calculate Q and describe the direction thereaction will shift

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Patrick Fuller · Answer 1

N2 + O2 = 2No

The Q value of the above equation is calculated as below

Q = [ No]^2/{ (O2) (N2) }

Q=[0.05]^2/{ (0.95) (0.65) } = 0.00404

the reaction will shift to the left since Q> Keq that is 0.0404 > 0.0025

For the reaction N2 (g) + O2 (g) 2NO (g), theKeq at 2130°C is 0.0025.Assume [N2] = 0.95 M, [O2] = 0.65 M, and[NO] = 0.050 M.Calculate Q and describe the direction thereaction will shift

For the reaction N2 (g) + O2 (g) 2NO (g), theKeq at 2130°C is 0.0025.

Assume [N2] = 0.95 M, [O2] = 0.65 M, and[NO] = 0.050 M.

Calculate Q and describe the direction thereaction will shift