For the reaction W(aq) + 2X(aq) ⇋ 2Y(aq) + 3Z(aq) What are the correct units for the equilibrium constant Kc?
Correct answer: B. mol2 dm-6
- A. mol dm-3
- B. mol2 dm-6
- C. mol-1 dm3
- D. mol-2 dm6
Explanation
The equilibrium constant Kc is calculated using the formula Kc = [Y]2[Z]3 / [W][X]2. For the given reaction, the total moles of products (5 moles) minus the total moles of reactants (3 moles) results in a net change of 2 moles. Thus, the units for Kc are (mol dm-3)2 (mol dm-3)3 / (mol dm-3)(mol dm-3)2, simplifying to mol2 dm-6. This confirms that Option B is correct. The other options incorrectly calculate the change in moles, leading to incorrect Kc units.
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