The equilibrium constant Kp for the reaction
is 2 x 10−42 at 25°C. (a) What is Kc for the reaction at the same temperature? (b) The very small value of Kp (and Kc) indicates that the reaction overwhelmingly favors the formation of water molecules. Explain why, despite this fact, a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases can be kept at room temperature without any change.
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