Gaseous BrCl is placed in a closed container at 2031 oC, where it partially decomposes to Br2 and Cl2: 2 BrCl(g)  1 Br2(g) + 1 Cl2(g) At equilibrium it is found that p(BrCl) = 0.002770 atm, p(Br2) = 0.002890 atm, and p(Cl2) = 0.002990 atm. What is the value of KP at this temperature?

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Gaseous BrCl is placed in a closed container at 2031 oC, where it partially decomposes to Br2 and Cl2:

2 BrCl(g)  1 Br2(g) + 1 Cl2(g)

At equilibrium it is found that p(BrCl) = 0.002770 atm, p(Br2) = 0.002890 atm, and p(Cl2) = 0.002990 atm. What is the value of KP at this temperature?

KP =  _____

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