Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium constant
Concept Introduction:
Spontaneous reaction: This reaction is said to be spontaneous it occurs without being drive by some of outside force. The two driving forces for all
Equilibrium constant: The concentration at equilibrium always combine in the manner below where the products are in the numerator and the reactant are in the denominator to produce the (K) value regardless the initial concentration of species.
Free energy: is the term that is used to explain the total energy content in a
(a)
Explanation of Solution
First calculate the free energy (
Next calculate the equilibrium constant (
(b)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium constant
Concept Introduction:
Equilibrium constant: The concentration at equilibrium always combine in the manner below where the products are in the numerator and the reactant are in the denominator to produce the (K) value regardless the initial concentration of species.
Free energy: is the term that is used to explain the total energy content in a thermodynamic system that can be converted into work. The free energy is represented by the letter
(b)
Explanation of Solution
First calculate the free energy (
Next we calculate the equilibrium constant (
In conclusion the activity series is correct, the large value of
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