Questions: Keq Calculations: Tiny K Values
[NOCl]/K=93,750
Can you neglect the change in "X" based on the " 500 Rule"?
No, the change in X cannot be neglected.
There is not enough information to decide.
Yes, the change in X can be neglected.
Transcript text: Keq Calculations: Tiny K Values
\[
\frac{[\mathrm{NOCl}]}{\mathrm{K}}=93,750
\]
Can you neglect the change in "X" based on the " 500 Rule"?
No, the change in $X$ cannot be neglected.
There is not enough information to decide.
Yes, the change in $X$ can be neglected.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding the 500 Rule
The 500 Rule is a guideline used in equilibrium calculations to determine if the change in concentration, \( X \), can be neglected. It states that if the initial concentration divided by the equilibrium constant \( K \) is greater than 500, the change \( X \) can be neglected.
Step 2: Applying the 500 Rule
Given the expression:
\[
\frac{[\mathrm{NOCl}]}{K} = 93,750
\]
This value is significantly greater than 500.
Step 3: Conclusion
Since \(\frac{[\mathrm{NOCl}]}{K} = 93,750\) is much greater than 500, according to the 500 Rule, the change in \( X \) can be neglected.
Final Answer
\(\boxed{\text{Yes, the change in } X \text{ can be neglected.}}\)