IIT/JEE Chemistry Practice #34: Equilibrium Constants

The video tutorial addresses a chemical equilibrium problem involving a reaction between SO2, NO2, SO3, and NO gases. It explains how to set up the equilibrium expression and solve for equilibrium concentrations using algebra. The equilibrium constant is given as 16, indicating a shift towards products. The tutorial guides through the algebraic steps to find the concentrations of NO2 and NO at equilibrium, emphasizing the importance of understanding equilibrium constants and their implications on reaction direction.

What is the equilibrium constant for the given reaction at the specified temperature?

• 64

• 32

• 8

• 16

What does an equilibrium constant greater than one indicate about the reaction?

• The reaction is at equilibrium.

• The reaction does not occur.

• The reaction favors the reactants.

• The reaction favors the products.

In the equilibrium expression, which gases are considered as products?

• SO3 and NO

• SO2 and NO2

• SO2 and NO

• SO3 and NO2

What is the value of X in the algebraic solution for the equilibrium concentrations?

• 0.5

• 0.3

• 0.8

• 0.6

What is the equilibrium concentration of NO in the container?

• 1.6 M

• 1.0 M

• 2.0 M

• 0.4 M