Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

Consider N2(g) + 3 H2(g) <-> 2 NH3(g) starting from the initial concentrations shown.

ICE N2 H2 NH3 I C E 0.50 1.50 0 -x ? +2x 0.50-x ? 2x

What value belongs in the H2 "Change" cell of the ICE table?

  • A

    +3x

  • B

    -x

  • C

    -3x

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  • D

    +x

Explanation

Stoichiometry: for every 1 mol N2 consumed, 3 mol H2 are consumed. If N2 changes by -x, then H2 changes by -3x.

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