Question: The equilibrium constant, K p , is 2.4 10 3 at a certain temperature for the following reaction. 2 NO( g ) N 2 (

The equilibrium constant, Kp, is 2.4 103 at a certain temperature for the following reaction.

2 NO(g) N2(g) + O2(g)

For which of the following sets of conditions is the system at equilibrium? For those that are not at equilibrium, in which direction will the system shift? Give the value of the reaction quotient, Q, to justify your answer.
(a) PNO = 0.010 atm, PN2 = 0.11 atm, PO2 = 2.0 atm
Q < Kp so the reaction shifts right.Q > Kp so the reaction shifts right. Q < Kp so the reaction shifts left.Q > Kp so the reaction shifts left.Q = Kp so the reaction is at equilibrium.

(b) PNO = 0.0078 atm, PN2 = 0.36 atm, PO2 = 0.67 atm
Q < Kp so the reaction shifts right.Q > Kp so the reaction shifts right. Q < Kp so the reaction shifts left.Q > Kp so the reaction shifts left.Q = Kp so the reaction is at equilibrium.

(c) PNO = 0.0062 atm, PN2 = 0.51 atm, PO2 = 0.18 atm
Q < Kp so the reaction shifts right.Q > Kp so the reaction shifts right. Q < Kp so the reaction shifts left.Q > Kp so the reaction shifts left.Q = Kp so the reaction is at equilibrium.



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