for the rxn NH2COONH4(s) = 2 NH3(g) + CO2(g) the equi constant Kp= 5 * 10-4 atm3 the tottal pressure of the gaseous product when 1 mole of reactant is heated will be :( 0.15 atm )
Make the ICE table for reaction:
NH2COONH4(s) | 2 NH3(g) | CO2(g) | |
Initial pressure | conc. of 1 mole | 0 | 0 |
Final pressure | 1-x | 2x | x |
Let us write the expression for Kp.As ammonium carbamate is a solid, it does not appear in the expression for Kp
Kp = (pNH3(g)2CO2(g) = (2x)2(x) = 4x3
Given Kp = 5 x 10- 4atm3
∴5 x 10- 4 = 4x3
X = 0.05atm
Total pressure at equilibrium = 2x + x = 2*0.05 + 0.5 = 0.15atm