A reaction A+B--- C has a standard free energy change of -5.13 kj/mol at 25 degrees celcius, What are the concentrations of A, B, and C at equilibrium if at the beginning of the reaction there concentrations are .3M, .4M, and 0M respectively?

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A reaction A+B---> C has a standard free energy change of -5.13 kj/mol at 25 degrees celcius, What are the concentrations of A, B, and C at equilibrium if at the beginning of the reaction there concentrations are .3M, .4M, and 0M respectively?

DrBob222 · Answer

I would use DG = -RTlnK and solve for K. Then set up an ICE chart for the equilibrium and solve for each concn.