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8 January, 03:21

HI decomposes to H2 and I2 by the following equation: 2HI (g) → H2 (g) + I2 (g); Kc = 1.6 * 10-3 at 25∘C If 1.0 M HI is placed into a closed container and the reaction is allowed to reach equilibrium at 25∘C, what is the equilibrium concentration of H2 (g) ? decomposes to and by the following equation: at If 1.0 is placed into a closed container and the reaction is allowed to reach equilibrium at 25, what is the equilibrium concentration of () ? a. 0.076 M b. 0.038 M c. 0.924 M d. 0.0017 M

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  1. 8 January, 03:30
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    (B) 0.038 M

    Explanation:

    Kc = [H2][I2]/[HI]^2

    Let the equilibrium concentration of H2 be y M

    From the equation of reaction, mole ratio of H2 to I2 formed is 1:1, therefore equilibrium concentration of I2 is also y M

    Also, from the equation of reaction, mole ratio of HI consumed to H2 formed is 2:1, therefore equilibrium concentration of HI is (1 - 2y) M

    1.6*10^-3 = y*y / (1 - 2y) ^2

    y^2/1-4y+4y^2 = 0.0016

    y^2 = 0.0016 (1-4y+4y^2)

    y^2 = 0.0016 - 0.0064y + 0.0064y^2

    y^2-0.0064y^2+0.0064y-0.0016 = 0

    0.9936y^2 + 0.0064y - 0.0016 = 0

    The value of y must be positive and is obtained by using the quadratic formula

    y = [-0.0064 + sqrt (0.0064^2 - 4*0.9936*-0.0016) ] : 2 (0.9936) = 0.0736 : 1.9872 = 0.038 M
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