Answer to Question #179878 in Organic Chemistry for Emma

Question

In the following problems, there are a number of strategies that could be used to solve for x.  Work through each problem until you can decide which strategy to use and explain any assumptions you could make to solve the problem more easily.

i)  I2(g) and Br2(g) react in a 2.0L closed container at 1500C to produce IBr as shown below:

          K= 1.2x102 and the container initially contained 4.00 mol of I2 and 4.00 mol of Br2, 

I2(g)   +   Br2(g)      ⇌       2IBr(g)

ii) Consider:

If K= 1.60 x10-5,   0.80 mol NOCl is placed in a 2.00L container at 350C. 

2NOCl(g)     ⇌       2NO(g)  +  Cl2(g)

Answer 1

Many different strategies exist for solving problems. Typical strategies include trial and error, applying algorithms, and using heuristics. To solve a large, complicated problem, it often helps to break the problem into smaller steps that can be accomplished individually, leading to an overall solution.