Concept explainers
Write an equation for an equilibrium system that would lead to the following expressions
(a)
(a)
Interpretation:
For the given expression of equilibrium constant, the equation for the equilibrium reaction needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The system is said to be in equilibrium if the there is no change in the partial pressure or concentration of reactant and product takes place.
For a general reaction as follows:
The expression for the equilibrium constant is represented as follows:
Here, to calculate the equilibrium constant, the values of partial pressure of all the species in reactant and product side are required.
Answer to Problem 11QAP
Explanation of Solution
The given expression for the equilibrium constant, K is as follows:
Here, CO (g) and
The equation for the equilibrium system will be:
(b)
Interpretation:
For the given expression of equilibrium constant, the equation for the equilibrium reaction needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The system is said to be in equilibrium if the there is no change in the partial pressure or concentration of reactant and product takes place.
For a general reaction as follows:
The expression for the equilibrium constant is represented as follows:
Here, to calculate the equilibrium constant, the values of partial pressure of all the species in reactant and product side are required.
Answer to Problem 11QAP
Explanation of Solution
The given expression for the equilibrium constant, K is as follows:
Here,
The equation for the equilibrium system will be:
(c)
Interpretation:
For the given expression of equilibrium constant, the equation for the equilibrium reaction needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The system is said to be in equilibrium if the there is no change in the partial pressure or concentration of reactant and product takes place.
For a general reaction as follows:
The expression for the equilibrium constant is represented as follows:
Here, to calculate the equilibrium constant, the values of partial pressure of all the species in reactant and product side are required.
Answer to Problem 11QAP
Explanation of Solution
The given expression for the equilibrium constant, K is as follows:
It is also given that
Here,
The equation for the equilibrium system will be:
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