EXAMPLE 13.4 Calculation of Kp Write the equations relating K, to Kp for each of the following reactions: (a) C2H6(g)=C2H4(g) + H2(g) (b) CO(g) + H2O(g) = CO2(g) + H2(g) (c) N2(g) + 3H2(g) = 2NH3(g) (d) K is equal to 0.28 for the following reaction at 900 °C: CS2(g) + 4H2(g) = CH4(g) + 2H2S(g) What is Kp at this temperature?

EXAMPLE 13.4 Calculation of Kp Write the equations relating K, to Kp for each of the following reactions: (a) C2H6(g)=C2H4(g) + H2(g) (b) CO(g) + H2O(g) = CO2(g) + H2(g) (c) N2(g) + 3H2(g) = 2NH3(g) (d) K is equal to 0.28 for the following reaction at 900 °C: CS2(g) + 4H2(g) = CH4(g) + 2H2S(g) What is Kp at this temperature?

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Chapter13: Fundamental Equilibrium Concepts

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