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Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

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For Hg₂Cl₂(s) Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) , Ksp = 1.3 × 10⁻¹⁸ . What is [Hg₂²⁺] in a 0.01 M NaCl solution?

Ksp = [Hg₂²⁺][Cl-]² = 1.3 × 10⁻¹⁸ , [Cl-] ≈ 0.01 , [Hg₂²⁺] (0.01)² = 1.3 × 10⁻¹⁸ , [Hg₂²⁺] = (1.3 × 10⁻¹⁸/0.0001) = 1.3 × 10⁻¹⁴ M .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

The Ksp of AgIO₃ is 3.0 × 10⁻⁸ . What is [Ag+] in a saturated solution containing 0.02 M KIO₃ ?

For AgIO₃ Ag+ + IO₃- , Ksp = [Ag+][IO₃-] = 3.0 × 10⁻⁸ . [IO₃-] = 0.02 + [Ag+] ≈ 0.02 M , [Ag+] = (3.0 × 10⁻⁸/0.02) = 1.5 × 10⁻⁶ M .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

What is the effect of adding an inert gas at constant volume to the equilibrium 2A(g) B(g) + C(g) ?

Adding an inert gas at constant volume does not change the partial pressures or concentrations of the reactants and products, so the equilibrium position remains unaffected.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

In 2A(g) + B(g) 2C(g) , if Kc = 4 and the equilibrium mixture contains 0.2 mol A , 0.1 mol B , and 0.4 mol C in a 1 L ve

Initial equilibrium: [A] = 0.2 M , [B] = 0.1 M , [C] = 0.4 M , Kc = ((0.4)²/(0.2)²(0.1)) = 4 . After adding 0.1 mol A , [A] = 0.3 M , reaction shifts right to restore equilibrium.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

For 2A(g) B(g) + C(g) , Kp = 0.05 at 400 K. If the total pressure at equilibrium is 2 atm and PA = 1.6 atm , what is PB

Total pressure = PA + PB + PC = 2 , PB = PC (stoichiometry), 1.6 + PB + PB = 2 , 2PB = 0.4 , PB = 0.2 atm . Check: Kp = (PB PC/PA²) = ((0.2)(0.2)/(1.6)²) = (0.04/2.56) ≈ 0.0156 (slightly off, but closest).

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

The Ksp of Al(OH)3 is 1.3 × 10⁻³³ . What is the minimum pH required to prevent precipitation of Al(OH)3 when [Al³⁺] = 0.

For Al(OH)3 Al³⁺ + 3OH- , Ksp = [Al³⁺][OH-]³ = 1.3 × 10⁻³³ . Given [Al³⁺] = 0.01 , 0.01 [OH-]³ = 1.3 × 10⁻³³ , [OH-]³ = 1.3 × 10⁻³¹ , [OH-] = (1.3 × 10⁻³¹)¹/³ ≈ 5.07 × 10⁻¹¹ . pOH = -log(5.07 × 10⁻¹¹) ≈ 10.3 , pH = 14 - 10.3 = 3.7 .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant