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.

A mixture of CO and Cl2 is placed in a reaction flask that is then sealed. Initially [CO] = 0.0102 mol/L and [Cl₂] = 0.00609 mol/L. When the reaction

reaches equilibrium at 600 K, [Cl₂] = 0.00301 mol/L.

(a) Calculate the concentrations of CO and COCl₂ at equilibrium.

(b) Calculate K_c