Question 4

The reaction of hydrogen gas and iodine gas at 500 C is as follows:

H2(g) + I2(g)

2HI(g)

A mixture of 1.90 mol of H2 and 1.90 mol of I2 was prepared and allowed to reach
equilibrium at a temperature 500 C in a closed vessel on 250 cm3 capacity. The
resulting equilibrium mixture was analysed and found to contain found to contain
2.40 mol of HI. Calculate the value of Kc.
a) Write an expression for Kc, the equilibrium constant.

b) Complete the table to show initial moles and equilibrium mole for each
substance.
Substance

Hydrogen H2(g)

IodineI2(g)

Initial mole
Equilibrium mole
Concentration
Moldm-3
c) Calculate the value of Kc and state its unit if any.

Hydrogen iodide
HI(g)