White phosphorus, P4, is produced by the reduction of

Chapter 17, Problem 17.5

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White phosphorus, P4, is produced by the reduction of phosphate rock, Ca3(PO4)2. If exposed to oxygen, the waxy, white solid smokes, bursts into flames, and releases a large quantity of heat. Does the reaction P4(g) 5O2(g) P4O10(s) have a large or small equilibrium constant? Explain.

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QUESTION:

White phosphorus, P4, is produced by the reduction of phosphate rock, Ca3(PO4)2. If exposed to oxygen, the waxy, white solid smokes, bursts into flames, and releases a large quantity of heat. Does the reaction P4(g) 5O2(g) P4O10(s) have a large or small equilibrium constant? Explain.

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The equilibrium constant for the reaction P4(g) + 5O2(g) ? P4O10(s) is very small, meaning that the reaction has a very low tendency to form produc

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