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OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

) The equilibrium constant is given for one of the reactions below. Determine the value of the missing equilibrium constant. 2 HD(g) ⇌ H2(g) + D2(g) Kc = 0.28 6 H2(g) + 6 D2(g) ⇌ 12 HD(g) Kc = ? A) 0.00048 B) 1.2 C) 1.62 D) 2075 E) 0.81 Answer: D

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

ok since this one is a reverse we would use the 1/forward

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

im trying to figure out what the multiple would by to get them equal

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

they are both balanced

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk 1 sec

OpenStudy (anonymous):

got it, so since reversed and multiplied by 6 1/.28^6

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

which side are we trying to get equal. the products or the reactants on the forward equation

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

never mind i see it, i just wasnt paying attention

OpenStudy (anonymous):

awseome! happens to me all the time, do you understand so forward take number by exponent reverse do 1/number by exponent

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

yes, i understand that. its very simple now that i understand. i dont understand why my teacher just couldnt say that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Teachers are mostly egotistic thats why haha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well im happy for you, anything else

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

ok i have one more im going to post

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk

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