Consider the gas-phase reaction 3O 2 (g) 2O 3 (g). Suppose K eq for this reaction

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Consider the gas-phase reaction 3O2(g) ⇆ 2O3(g). Suppose Keq for this reaction is –1 (it is not, but assume it is for this problem). Suppose you want pure ozone (O3) that is uncontaminated with oxygen (O2).

(a) Why can’t you simply remove the oxygen from the reaction vessel once the reaction has come to equilibrium to obtain pure ozone?

(b) In fact, Keq for this reaction at room temperature is 2.5 × 10–29. Knowing this, how important would you say Le Châtelier’s principle is for this reaction when it comes to influencing the amount of ozone present at equilibrium? Explain.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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