The value of Kc for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g) is 0.50 at 400oC. Find the value of Kp at 400oC when concentrations are expressed in mollitre−1 and pressure in atmosphere.
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Solution
Applying the relationship Kp=Kc(RT)Δn Kc=0.50, R=0.082litre−atmdegC−1mol−1 T=(400+273)K=673K, Δn=(2−(1+3))=−2 Kp=0.50×(0.082×673)−2=0.50×(55.185)−2=1.64×10−4