Kc Calculation

A + 3B

C + D

5.00 moles of A and 4.00 moles of B are mixed in a total volume of 0.5dm3. At equilibrium, 0.82 moles of D had formed. Calculate Kc.
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Kc calculation 1
A + 3B
Initial 5.00 amounts (mol) 4.00 ? 3 -

Kc does have units

C + D
0.00 ? 1 0.82 0.00 0.82 1 0.82 Original slide prepared for the

Eqm amounts (mol)

Reaction ratio amount gained (mol) amount lost (mol) check ratio

? 1 0.82 1

3 2.46 x 0.82 3

Kc calculation 2
A + 3B
Initial 5.00 amounts (mol)
amount gained (mol) amount lost (mol) 0.82 4.00 2.46

C + D
0.00 0.82 0.82 0.00 0.82 0.82

Equilibrium 4.18 5.00 0.82 4.00 1.54 2.46 amounts (mol)

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Kc calculation 3
A + 3B
Equilibrium amounts (mol)
4.18 1.54

C + D
0.82 0.82

Kc does have units so concentrations must be calculated [equilibrium] 4.18/0.50 (mol dm-3) = 8.36 c= n / V 1.54/0.50 = 3.08

0.82/0.50
= 1.64 = 1.64

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Kc calculation 4
A + 3B
Kc = [C] x [D] [A] x [B]3 [1.64] x [1.64] [8.36] x [3.08]3 0.0110 mol-2 dm6

C + D

Kc =
=

@ 300 K
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