Calculating the equilibrium constant KP for the decomposition of ammonium carbamate

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Tanzim
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Calculating the equilibrium constant KP for the decomposition of ammonium carbamate

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How can we calculate the equilibrium constant KP for the decomposition of ammonium carbamate?

We know that ammonium carbamate, NH4CO2NH2, decomposes as follows:

NH4CO2NH2 (s) ⥫⥬ 2NH3 (g) + CO2 (g)

Starting with only the solid, it is found that at 40°C the total gas pressure (NH3 and CO2) is 0.363 atm.

Can you help us calculate the equilibrium constant KP for this reaction?
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Re: Calculating the equilibrium constant KP for the decomposition of ammonium carbamate

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We have ratio 2 part ammonia to 1 part carbon dioxide
So the pressure are the same 2p NH3 + p CO2 = 0,363 atm

Kp = (2/3p)^2 *1/3 p
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