For the equilibrium 2NO(g) N₂(g) + O₂(g) , if Kc = 4 and initial concentration of NO is 0.4 M with no products, what is
Let [N₂] = [O₂] = x , [NO] = 0.4 - 2x . Kc = ([N₂][O₂]/[NO]²) = (x²/(0.4 - 2x)²) = 4 . Taking square root, (x/0.4 - 2x) = 2 , x = 0.8 - 4x , 5x = 0.8 , x = 0.16 M .
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Acid-Base Theories - Arrhenius Bronsted-Lowry Lewis and Salts Hydrolysis