(a)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for each given reactions has to be written by using the reaction table (ICE table) approach.
Concept Introduction:
Equilibrium constant
Equilibrium constant
Consider the reaction where A reacts to give B.
On rearranging,
Where,
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 1 reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions for above equation is,
ICE table for the above equation is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 1 reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 2 reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions for above equation is,
ICE table for the above equation is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 2 reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 3 reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions for above equation is,
ICE table for the above equation is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for given reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 4 reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions for above equation is,
ICE table for the above equation is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for given reaction is,
(b)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for each given reactions has to be written, which of these expressions yield quadratic equations has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer part (a).
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The given reactions and it’s the equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x are,
From the equilibrium constant expression, it does not yield quadratic equation.
From the equilibrium constant expression, it yields quadratic equation.
From the equilibrium constant expression, it yields quadratic equation.
From the equilibrium constant expression, it yields quadratic equation.
(c)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium constant expression in terms of the unknown variable x for given reaction has to be written and solving of x has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 1 reaction is,
The equilibrium constant expressions for above equation is,
ICE table for the above equation is,
The equilibrium constant expressions in terms of the unknown variable x for 1 reaction is,
The above expression is not a quadratic equation so it is solved as shown below,
The changes in stoichiometry of limiting reactant, the reaction is left favors so the x is calculated as fallows,
The valve of x is calculated as,
The calculated vale is,
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