Chem equilibrium Q!

2SO2(g)+O2(g) <=> 2SO3(g)

In a vessel of volume 1.80 dm, this equilibrium contains 0.0700 mol of SO3(g), 0.0500 mol of SO2(g) and 0.0900 mol of O2(g) at a total pressure of 623 kPa. The temperature in the equilibrium vessel is

A: 596K

But how on earth was I supposed to work that out?
Thanks all!!

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 1

panicatthetardis

Hi I just tried out the question and I’m convinced it’s 642.6K using the ideal gas equation I have no idea how to get 596 at all, it’s not like you can really use partial pressures or anything. This was my working out :/

Reply 2

uhhhh6678987654

Original post by panicatthetardis

Strange, just double checked mark scheme. Ill have another go and if still no luck ill email my all-knowing (but scary) chem teacher and let you know what he says!

Reply 3

Pigster

Original post by uhhhh6678987654

Strange, just double checked mark scheme. Ill have another go and if still no luck ill email my all-knowing (but scary) chem teacher and let you know what he says!