Chapter 6 2018/2019
Chapter 6 2018/2019
The equation of a simulated photosynthesis reaction is represented by.
6CO2(g) + 6H2O(g) ⇌ C6H12O6(s) + 6O2(g) ΔHo = +ve
At 31 oC, the following equilibrium concentrations were found: [H2O] = 7.91 x 10–2 M, [CO2] = 9.30 x 10–1 M, [O2] = 2.40 x 10–3 M
a) Calculate the equilibrium constant, Kp for the reaction.
[3 Marks]
b) Determine the initial mass of CO2 involved in the above reaction.
[5 Marks]
c) Explain how the equilibrium position would be affected for each of the following changes:
i) H2O (g) is added.
[2 Marks]
ii) Temperature is increased.
[2 Marks]