(a) Based on the following energy profile, predict whether kf 7 kr or kf 6 kr.
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At \(1000 \mathrm{~K}, K_{p}=1.85\) for the reaction
\(\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)\)
(a) What is the value of Kp for the reaction \(\mathrm{SO}_3(\mathrm{g})\rightleftharpoons \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\)?
(b) What is the value of Kp for the reaction \(2\mathrm{SO}_2(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{g})\rightleftharpoons2\mathrm{\ SO}_3(\mathrm{g})\)?
(c) What is the value of \(K_{c}\) for the reaction in part (b)?
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Equilibrium constant
For any reversible reaction, a dynamic state is achieved after a particular time in which the rate of both forward reaction and backward reaction becomes equal. This is known as the reaction equilibrium.
The concentration of the species in the reaction mixture becomes constant at equilibrium, and there will be no change in concentration with time. The reaction quotient at equilibrium is called the equilibrium constant and is constant for a reaction carried out at a particular temperature.
The equilibrium constant can be expressed in terms of the concentration of reactants and products and is abbreviated as \(\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}\) of the reaction. For reactions of gases in a closed system, the concentration terms can be replaced with the partial pressure of gases and is called \(\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{p}}\) of the reaction.
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