Question

1. The equilibrium constant K_p for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide into sulfur trioxide is 5.6 x 10⁴ at 350^oC. If the equilibrium partial pressures of SO₂ and SO₃ are 0.64 atm and 0.58 atm respectively, what is the partial pressure of O₂ in the system? The reaction is as follows: 2SO_{2 (g)} + O_{2 (g)} <---> 2SO_{3 (g)}

Answer 1

Balanced chemical equation:

2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2SO₃(g)

The equilibrium expression for the reaction:

Therefore,

Answer: The partial pressure of O₂ is 1466.59 atm.