For the reaction 2 H,O(g) = 2H,(g) + 0,(g) the equilibrium concentrations were found to be [H,O] = 0.250 M, [H,] = 0.400M, and [O,] = 0.750M. What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction? K. = M

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**Chemical Equilibrium Calculation**

For the reaction:

\[ 2 \text{H}_2\text{O(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 \text{H}_2\text{(g)} + \text{O}_2\text{(g)} \]

the equilibrium concentrations were found to be \([\text{H}_2\text{O}] = 0.250 \text{ M}\), \([\text{H}_2] = 0.400 \text{ M}\), and \([\text{O}_2] = 0.750 \text{ M}\).

**Question:** What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction?

\[ K_c = \, \boxed{\phantom{0}} \, \text{M} \]
Transcribed Image Text:**Chemical Equilibrium Calculation** For the reaction: \[ 2 \text{H}_2\text{O(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 \text{H}_2\text{(g)} + \text{O}_2\text{(g)} \] the equilibrium concentrations were found to be \([\text{H}_2\text{O}] = 0.250 \text{ M}\), \([\text{H}_2] = 0.400 \text{ M}\), and \([\text{O}_2] = 0.750 \text{ M}\). **Question:** What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction? \[ K_c = \, \boxed{\phantom{0}} \, \text{M} \]
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Interpretation: The equilibrium constant for the given reaction is to be calculated from the given equilibrium concentrations.

Reaction: 2 H2O (g)  2H2 (g) + O2 (g)

Equilibrium concentrations: [H2O] = 0.250 M, [H2] = 0.400 M and [O2] = 0.750 M

Concept Introduction: Kc is the equilibrium constant of a chemical reaction. The letter c implies that reagent amounts are expressed as molar concentration.

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