Logo
Home Study Material Contact Search
AI Chat FREE
  1. sciences
  2. chemistry
  3. heavy water, symbolized d2o (d = 2h) finds use as

Heavy water, symbolized D2O (D = 2H) finds use as a neutron moderator in nuclear reactors....

Free

70.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Chemistry

Heavy water, symbolized D2O (D = 2H) finds use as a neutronmoderator in nuclear reactors. In a mixture with ordinary water,exchange of isotopes occurs according to the following equation:H2O+D2O⇌2HDO Kc = 3.86 at 298 K. When 1.50 mol of H2O is combinedwith 1.50 mol of D2O, what are the equilibrium amount of H2O (inmoles) at 298 K? Assume the density of the mixture is constant at1.05 g/cm3.

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
3.6 Ratings (576 Votes)

   H2O + D2O⇌2HDO

I         1.5      1.5        0

C        -x   -x           2x

E       1.5-x       1.5-x       2x

     Kc = [HDO]2/[H2O][D2O]

   3.86      = (2x)2/(1.5-x)(1.5-x)

    3.86     = {2x/(1.5-x)}2

     1.964   = 2x/1.5-x

   1.964(1.5-x) = 2x

     x = 0.743

   [H2O] = 1.5-x = 1.5-0.743 = 0.757Mole

   [D2O]   = 1.5-x    = 1.5-0.743 = 0.757Mole

[HDO] = x          = 0.743Mole
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Zin AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students

Q

Match each domain with the correct description of organisms ti contains Archae Bacteria Eukarya a...

Biology
Q

a 67 A solid sphere of uniform density and radius R applies a gravitational force...

Physics
Q

32x5 202 x 1 10

Basic Math
Q

The standard deviation of a data set is O calculated by squaring the variance O...

Statistics
Q

There are 25 applicants for four jobs; Computer Programmer, Software Tester, Manager,and Systems Engineer.This is...

Algebra
Q

pt If A is a 3 x 5 matrix and the sum A B can...

Algebra
Q

The function f(x) = cos x is an example of:a) a horizontal compressionb) a vertical...

Algebra
Q

Assume a companys sales budget for April and May is 41,000 units...

Accounting
Q

image

Accounting
Q

\$121) th 43 $0.3u

Accounting
Q

3-8B (Static) Complete the full accounting cycle (LO3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7) The general ledger...

Accounting
Q

Bowie Company made a lump sum purchase of land, building, and equipment. The following were...

Accounting