The Equilibrium Constant Is Given for One of Two Reactions

question 117

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium constant is given for one of two reactions below. Determine the value of the missing equilibrium constant. 2HD(g) ⇌ H₂(g) + D₂(g) K = 0.28
2H₂(g) + 2D₂(g) ⇌ 4HD(g) K = ?

• A) 7.8 × 10^-2
• B) 3.6
• C) 0.53
• D) 13
• E) 1.9

---

Definitions:

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes

A financial metric indicating the profitability of a business before accounting for interest and tax expenses.

Return on Assets

A financial metric that assesses a firm's ability to generate earnings from its assets, determined by dividing its net income by its overall assets.

Earning Per Share

The earnings a company makes per share of its common stock outstanding, signifying how profitable the company is.

Total Equity

The value left in a company after deducting total liabilities from total assets, representing the ownership value in the company.