Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

H2 + I2 <-> 2 HI, Kc = 64 at equilibrium starting from the initial concentrations shown.

ICE H2 I2 HI I 1.0 1.0 0 C -x -x +2x E 1.0-x 1.0-x 2x

Solve for x.

  • A

    8.0

  • B

    0.80

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  • C

    0.50

  • D

    1.0

Explanation

Kc = (2x)^2 / (1-x)^2 = 64. Take square root: 2x/(1-x) = 8, so 2x = 8 - 8x, 10x = 8, x = 0.80.

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