Consider the Equilibrium Reaction Shown Below

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consider the equilibrium reaction shown below. B₂(g) ⇄ 2B(g)
If the rate constants are: k_fwd = 7.00 × 10⁻⁵s⁻¹ and k_rev = 2.00 × 10⁻⁵ L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹, what is the value of K_c under these conditions?

• A)1.75 × 10 ⁵
• B)3.50
• C)0.286
• D)5.71 × 10 ⁻⁶
• E)1.40 × 10 ⁻¹⁰

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Definitions:

Ionizing Power

The ability of a chemical or physical agent to ionize atoms or molecules by altering their charge through the removal or addition of electrons.

Radioactive Particle

Particles emitted from nuclei as a result of nuclear instability, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.

Penetrating Power

The ability of a form of radiation to pass through material, depending on the type of radiation and the material's characteristics.

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Radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, thus creating ions and causing molecular damage.