Question 5

The decomposition of dinitrogen tetraoxide to nitrogen dioxide is a reversible

reaction that occurs as follows:

N2O4(g)

2NO2(g)

1.0 0 mol of dinitrogen tetroxide gas, N2O4, was introduced into a vessel of
volume 10.0 dm3 and allowed to decompose to nitrogen dioxide. At 300C, the
equilibrium, 50.0 % of the dinitrogen tetraoxide had dissociated.
a) Write an expression for Kc, the equilibrium constant.

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

Dinitrogen tetraoxide N2O4(g) Nitrogen dioxide NO2(g).

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