Topical Questions These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

Carbonyl bromide decomposes to carbon monoxide and bromine.

K_c is 0.190 at 73 °C. If you place 0.500 mol COBr₂ in a 2.00-L flask, seal the flask, and heat it to 73 °C,

(a) What are the equilibrium concentrations of COBr₂, CO, and Br₂?

(b) What percentage of the original COBr₂ decomposed at this temperature?