Solution
Related Formula
CO₂(g) + C(s) arrow 2CO(g)Core Logic
Initial volume of CO₂ = 1 dm³. At equilibrium: Volume of CO₂ = 1 - x Volume of CO = 2x Total volume = (1 - x) + 2x = 1 + x = 1.4 dm³ x = 0.4 dm³.
Volume of CO₂ = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6 dm³. Volume of CO = 2(0.4) = 0.8 dm³.
Step 1: Final Selection
Composition is 0.8 dm³ of CO and 0.6 dm³ of CO₂.
Pattern Recognition
1 mole of CO₂ produces 2 moles of CO. Expansion in volume Δ V = x.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry