HW Problem 5H.1 [ENDORSED]

[Gisela F Ramirez 2H]

N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) <---> 2NH3 (g) at 400. K, K=41

Find the value of K:
a) 2NH3 (g) <---> N2 (g) + 3H2 (g)
answer: 1/K : 0.024
But how do I find the K value for the other reactions?

b) 1/2 N2 (g) + 3/2 H2 (g) <---> NH3 (g)
c)2N2 (g) + 6H2 (g) <---> 4NH3 (g)

[Chem_Mod]

If a reaction is multiplied by a number X, the equilibrium constant K' of the new reaction will be K^(X)

[Swetha Ampabathina1I]

For part B, since you are technically working with the exponents, you'd have to square root the K to get the answer. Whereas, for part c the coefficients (which become exponents) are doubled so you would have to square the K.

[Andie Jian 1D]

Here's a helpful table from the book (pg. 410 7th edition) summarizing these rules. It also explains these concepts with more examples on that page if you need more clarification.

[abbydouglas1K]

For part B, since you are technically working with the exponents, you'd have to square root the K to get the answer. Whereas, for part c the coefficients (which become exponents) are doubled so you would have to square the K.

So does this mean that every time you have molar coefficients that are less than one. i.e; (1/2)N2 + (3/2)H2 <--> NH3 K is always just the square root?