For the given reaction: CO2(g)+C(s)⇌2CO(g)
The relationship between equilibrium constants Kp and Kc is given by the equation:
Kp=Kc(RT)Δn
where Δn is the change in the number of moles of gaseous products and gaseous reactants.
For the reaction, Δn=moles of gaseous products−moles of gaseous reactants
Δn=2−1=1 (Carbon is in the solid state, so it is not included)
Given values:
Kp=3.0
R=0.083 L bar K−1mol−1
T=1000 K
Substitute the values into the equation:
3.0=Kc(0.083×1000)1
3.0=Kc(83)
Kc=833.0
Kc≈0.03614
Kc≈3.6×10−2
Thus, the value of Kc is 3.6×10−2.