J.R. S. answered 08/25/21
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
2AB3(g) ⇌ A2(g) + 3B2(g)
K = [A2][B2]3 / [AB3]2
Set up an ICE table:
2AB3(g) ⇌ A2(g) + 3B2(g)
0.2M...........0...........0........Initial
-2x.............+x........+3x......Change
0.2-2x.........x...........3x.....Equilibrium
At equilibrium 3x = 0.0150 M
Thus, at equilibrium x = 0.005 M
Summary at equilibrium:
[AB3] = 0.2-2x = 0.2 - 0.01 = 0.19
[A2] = x = 0.005
[B2] = 0.0150
Substituting these concentrations into the Kc expression we have...
Kc = [A2][B2]3 / [AB3]2 = (0.005)(0.0150)3 / (0.19)2
Kc = 4.67x10-7