Consider the equilibrium system described by the chemical reaction below. Calculate the value of Qc for the initial set reaction conditions in 3.0 L container

Question

Consider the equilibrium system described by the chemical reaction below. Calculate the value of Qc for the initial set reaction conditions in 3.0 L container: 0.105 M Ni(CO)₄, 32.0 g Ni, and 0.302 M CO.

Ni(CO)₄(g) ⇌ Ni(s) + 4 CO(g)

Based on the given data, set up the expression for Qc and then evaluate it. Do not combine or simplify terms.

Qc= ---- =

Answer 1

Ni(CO)₄(g) ⇌ Ni(s) + 4 CO(g)

0.105 M.........................0.302 M.........I

Qc = [CO]⁴ / [Ni(CO)₄ (NOTE: no need to even include the 32.0 g Ni as it is a solid and does not participate in the equilibrium expression)

Qc = (0.302)⁴ / (0.105)

Qc = 0.0792