AS Chemistry Tutorial Chemical Equilibria

Question 1: Writing Kc and Kp expression

For each of the following equation for reaction, write the expression for the
equilibrium constant Kc and state its units if any. Concentration unit is
moldm-3
a)

2NO2(g)

N2O4(g)

b)

CH3CH2CO2H(l) + CH3CH2OH(l)

c)

H2(g) + I2(g)

d)

2SO2(g) + O2(g)

e)

N2(g) + 3H2(g)

CH3CH2CO2CH2CH3(l) + H2O(l)

2HI(g)
2SO3(g)
2NH3(g)

Question 2
For each of the following equation for reaction, write the expression for the
equilibrium constant Kp and state its units if any. Assume partial pressure of
gas in the equilibrium mixture is measured in atm.
a) 2NO2(g)
b)

CaCO3 (s)

c) H2(g) + I2(g)

N2O4(g)
CaO

(s)

+ CO2 (g)

2HI(g)

d) 2SO2(g) + O2(g)
e) N2(g) + 3H2(g)

2SO3(g)
2NH3(g)

Question 3
For the equilibrium PCl5(g)

PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)

Given the concentration of all chemicals:

Formula
PCl5
PCl3
Cl2

Concentration / moldm-3
1.00
0.205
0.205

a) Write an expression for Kc, the equilibrium constant.

b) Calculate the value of Kc and state its unit if any.