7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium
The Equilibrium Constant
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium The Equilibrium Constant
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
Solid sodium bicarbonate is converted to solid sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide gas, and water vapor only when sufficiently heated. At equilibrium, the reaction has a K value of 1.59 × 10−6 at 25 °C.
2 NaHCO3 (s) ⇌ Na2CO3 (s) + CO2 (g) + H2O (g)
Determine whether the formation of the reactant or the products is favored.
Solid sodium bicarbonate is converted to solid sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide gas, and water vapor only when sufficiently heated. At equilibrium, the reaction has a K value of 1.59 × 10−6 at 25 °C.
2 NaHCO3 (s) ⇌ Na2CO3 (s) + CO2 (g) + H2O (g)
Determine whether the formation of the reactant or the products is favored.