Hydrogen is made from natural gas (methane) for immediate consumption in indus- trial processes, such as ammonia production. The first step is called the "steam reforming of methane": CH, (g) +...

Extracted text: Hydrogen is made from natural gas (methane) for immediate consumption in indus- trial processes, such as ammonia production. The first step is called the "steam reforming of methane": CH, (g) + H2O(g)=CO(g) + 3 H2 (g) The equilibrium constant for this reaction is 1.8 x 10-7 at 600 K. Gaseous CH4, H,O, and CO are introduced into an evacuated container at 600 K, and their initial partial pressures (before reaction) are 1.40 atm, 2.30 atm, and 1.60 atm, respectively. Deter- mine the partial pressure of H2(g) that will result at equilibrium.