Consider the reaction CH4(g) + 2 O2(g)⇌CO2(g) + 2 H2O(g). a. Write the expression for the equilibrium constant for this reaction. b. Determine the value of K.

Question

Consider the reaction CH₄(g) + 2 O₂(g)⇌CO₂(g) + 2 H₂O(g).

a. Write the expression for the equilibrium constant for this reaction.

b. Determine the value of K.

Answer 1

a). K = (CO₂)(H₂O)² / (CH₄)(O₂)²

b). Cannot be answered without knowing the equilibrium pressures of all the gases.