High School

For the reaction

2CO_2(g) + 5H_2(g) ----> C₂H2(g) + 4H_2O(g)

AH 46.5 kJ and AS-124.8 J/K

The equilibrium constant for this reaction at 277.0 K is

Assume that AH and AS are independent of temperature.

Answer :

Final Answer:

The equilibrium constant (K) for the given reaction at 277.0 K is

1.59 x [tex]10^7[/tex].

Explanation:

To calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the given reaction, we can use the equation:

ΔG = ΔH - TΔS

Where:

ΔG = Gibbs Free Energy Change

ΔH = Enthalpy Change

T = Temperature in Kelvin

ΔS = Entropy Change

First, we need to convert the enthalpy change (ΔH) from kilojoules to joules:

ΔH = 46.5 , kJ = 46,500 , J

Given that ΔS is -124.8 J/K, and the temperature (T) is 277.0 K, we can substitute these values into the equation to find ΔG:

ΔG = 46,500 , J - (277.0 , K)(-124.8 , J/K) = 79,604 , J]

Now, we can use ΔG to calculate the equilibrium constant (K) using the following equation:

[ΔG = -RTln(K)]

Where:

R = Gas constant (8.314 J/(mol·K))

T = Temperature in Kelvin

K = Equilibrium constant

Rearranging the equation to solve for K:

[tex]\[K = e^{\frac{-ΔG}{RT}}\][/tex]

Substitute the values:

[tex]\[K = e^{\frac{-79,604 \, J}{(8.314 \, J/(mol·K))(277.0 \, K)}}\][/tex]

Calculating this expression gives:

[tex]\[K \approx 1.59 \times 10^7\][/tex]

So, the equilibrium constant (K) for the given reaction at 277.0 K is approximately 1.59 x [tex]10^7[/tex].

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