6.3.2 - Scenario 2: Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations/Partial Pressures from Initial Conditions and K (ICE Tables)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

If 2.0 mol of A is placed in a 5.0 dm³ container, what is the initial concentration of A?

💡 Hint: Use the formula: concentration = moles/volume.

Question 2

Easy

In the reaction C ⇌ D, if the initial concentration of D is 0.20 mol/dm³ and no C is present, write the initial conditions in an ICE table.

💡 Hint: Remember to fill out all initial values for the ICE table.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the 'I' in ICE stand for?

  • Changes
  • Initial
  • Equilibrium

💡 Hint: Think about what you record first on the table.

Question 2

Is the reaction PCl₅ ⇌ PCl₃ + Cl₂ reversible?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of decomposition reactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you start with 0.40 mol of C in a 2.0 dm³ container, and the reaction C ⇌ 2D has Kc = 0.1, calculate equilibrium concentrations using ICE.

💡 Hint: Make sure your expressions for changes reflect the stoichiometry.

Question 2

For the reaction N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃, starting with 1.0 mol of N₂ in a 5.0 dm³ and with Kc = 0.3, calculate equilibrium concentrations.

💡 Hint: Consider if an approximation is valid before performing calculations.

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