Calculate the equilibrium pressures of no if nitrogen gas has an initial pressure of 21.76 atm and oxygen gas is initially 9.32 atm

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Equilibrium pressure of NO is 3.82 atm

What is the equilibrium pressure of NO?

The equilibrium pressure of NO is calculated from the equation of the reaction given below as follows:

N₂ + O₂ ⇄ 2 NO

Initial pressure of N₂ = 21.76 atm

Equilibrium pressure of N₂ = 21. 76 - x atm

Initial pressure of O₂ = 9.32 atm

Equilibrium pressure of O₂ = 9.32 - x atm

Initial pressure of NO = 0 atm

Equilibrium pressure of NO = 2x atm

Equilibrium constant = 0.050

0.050 = 2x²/(9.32 - x)(21. 76 - x)

2x² = 0.05(202.8 - 31.08x + x²)

2x² = 10.14 - 1.554x + 0.05x²

1.95x² + 1.554x - 10.14

x = 1.91 atm

2x = 3.82 atm

Therefore, equilibrium pressure of NO is 3.82 atm.

In conclusion, the equilibrium pressure is calculated from the equilibrium constant.

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