Calculating Concentrations from an Equilibrium Constant
Example 16.8. The reaction, N2(g) + O2(g) ? 2 NO(g) , contributes to air pollution whenever fuel is burned in air at high temperature. At 1500K, Kc = 1.0e-5. A sample of air is heated in a closed container to 1500K. Before any reaction occurs, [N2] = 0.80 mol/L and [O2] = 0.20 mol/L. Calculate the equilibrium concentration of NO.