16. Chemical Equilibrium
Equilibrium Constant Calculations
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Given the following data at 1500 K:
Fe2O3(s) ⇌ 2 Fe(l) + 3/2 O2(g); K1 = 5.0 x 10-18
Fe3O4(s) ⇌ 3 Fe(l) + 2 O2(g); K2 = 7.0 x 10-22
Calculate the equilibrium constant at the same temperature for the reaction 2 Fe3O4(s) + 1/2 O2(g) ⇌ 3 Fe2O3(s).
Given the following data at 1500 K:
Fe2O3(s) ⇌ 2 Fe(l) + 3/2 O2(g); K1 = 5.0 x 10-18
Fe3O4(s) ⇌ 3 Fe(l) + 2 O2(g); K2 = 7.0 x 10-22
Calculate the equilibrium constant at the same temperature for the reaction 2 Fe3O4(s) + 1/2 O2(g) ⇌ 3 Fe2O3(s).