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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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.
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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What does the 'I' in ICE stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what you record first on the table.
Is the reaction PCl₅ ⇌ PCl₃ + Cl₂ reversible?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of decomposition reactions.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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