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Two solids dissociate as follows $ {A(s) <=> B(g) + C(g) ; K_{p_1} = x \; atm^2}$ $ {D(s) <=> C(g) + E(g) ; K_{p_2} = y \; atm^2}$ The total pressure when both the solids dissociate simultaneously is :

Updated On: Jul 9, 2024
  • $x^2 + y^2 \; atm$
  • $ 2 x^2 + y^2 \; atm$
  • $2 (\sqrt{x + y} ) atm$
  • $\sqrt{x + y} \,atm$
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The Correct Option is C

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$ {A(s) <=> $\underset{{ P_1}}{ { B(g)}}$ + $\underset{{ P_1}}{ { C(g)}}$ \; \; $\underset{{ x = P_1 (P_1 + P_2) }}{ { K_{P_1} = x = P_{B} . P_{C}}}$ }$ ....(1) $ {D(s) <=> $\underset{{ P_2}}{ { C(g)}}$ + $\underset{{ P_2}}{ { E(g)}}$ \; \; $\underset{{ y = (P_1 + P_2) (P_2)}}{ { K_{P_2} = y = P_{C} . P_{E}}}$ }$ ...(2) Adding (1) and (2) $x +y = (P_1 + P_2)^2$ Now total pressure $P_T = P_C + P_B + P_E$ $ = (P_1 + P_2) + P_1 + P_2 = 2 (P_1 + P_2)$ $P_{T} = 2 (\sqrt{x+y}) $
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Law of Chemical Equilibrium

Law of Chemical Equilibrium states that at a constant temperature, the rate of a chemical reaction is directly proportional to the product of the molar concentrations of the reactants each raised to a power equal to the corresponding stoichiometric coefficients as represented by the balanced chemical equation.

Let us consider a general reversible reaction;

A+B ↔ C+D

After some time, there is a reduction in reactants A and B and an accumulation of the products C and D. As a result, the rate of the forward reaction decreases and that of backward reaction increases. 

Eventually, the two reactions occur at the same rate and a state of equilibrium is attained. 

By applying the Law of Mass Action;

The rate of forward reaction;

Rf = Kf [A]a [B]b

The rate of backward reaction;

Rb = Kb [C]c [D]d

Where,

[A], [B], [C] and [D] are the concentrations of A, B, C and D at equilibrium respectively.

a, b, c, and d are the stoichiometric coefficients of A, B, C and D respectively.

Kf and Kb­ are the rate constants of forward and backward reactions.

However, at equilibrium,

Rate of forward reaction = Rate of backward reaction.

Kc is called the equilibrium constant expressed in terms of molar concentrations.

The above equation is known as the equation of Law of Chemical Equilibrium.