The combustion of methane can be represented by the following equilibrium: $\mathrm{CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g)}$ (a) Write the equilibrium law expression $(K_c)$ for this reaction. (1 mark) (b) State whether this is a homogeneous or heterogeneous equilibrium system, and justify your answer. (1 mark)
Chemistry · Unit 3 · Chemical equilibrium systems · Chemical equilibrium
Determine the equilibrium law expression for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.
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Determine the equilibrium law expression $K_c$ for the following reaction at constant temperature: $$\text{2SO}_3(g) \rightleftharpoons \text{2SO}_2(g) + \text{O}_2(g)$$
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Determine the equilibrium constant expression $( K_c )$ for the reaction: $$\text{PCl}_5(g) \rightleftharpoons \text{PCl}_3(g) + \text{Cl}_2(g)$$
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