The reaction X₂ ⇌ 2X has an equilibrium constant K = 0.30 at a certain temperature

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Chemical equilibria (Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc) · Chemical equilibria (Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc)

Problem

The reaction X₂ ⇌ 2X has an equilibrium constant K = 0.30 at a certain temperature. A diagram shows 4 X₂ molecules and 6 X atoms in a closed container of fixed volume. Determine whether the system depicted could be at equilibrium and justify your answer with a brief calculation.

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