Consider the following equilibrium: CO(g) +3 H₂ (g) ⇄ CH₄ (g) +H₂O(g).If K_p = 1.61 *10^-5 at 1400.0 K, calculate K_c.

Name: Consider the following equilibrium: CO(g) +3 H 2 (g) ⇄ CH 4 (g) +H 2 O(g).If K p = 1.61 *10 -5 at 1400.0 K, calculate K c .
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To convert Kp to Kc, use the formula Kc = Kp(RT)^-Δn, where Δn is the change in moles of gas (products - reactants). Here, Δn = (1+1) - (1+3) = -2. Using R = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K and T = 1400 K, Kc = 1.61 x 10^-5 / (0.0821 x 1400)^-2 = 0.212.

Consider the Following Equilibrium: CO(g) +3 H2 (G) ⇄ CH4

Consider the Following Equilibrium: CO(g) +3 H₂ (G) ⇄ CH₄