Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Whether reactants or products are favored at equilibrium and equilibrium constant value
Concept introduction:
For a reversible reaction, equilibrium constant (
When energy is absorbed, the reaction is endothermic and the value of
Similarly, when energy is released, the reaction is exothermic and
Answer to Problem 6.64P
Reactants are favored.
Explanation of Solution
The magnitude of
Accordingly,
Therefore, reactants are favored at the equilibrium.
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether reactants or products are favored at equilibrium and change in enthalpy
Concept introduction:
For a reversible reaction, equilibrium constant (
When energy is absorbed, the reaction is endothermic and the value of
Similarly, when energy is released, the reaction is exothermic and
Answer to Problem 6.64P
Reactants are favored.
Explanation of Solution
The value of
(c)
Interpretation:
Whether reactants or products are favored at equilibrium and equilibrium constant value 10,000 needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
For a reversible reaction, equilibrium constant (
When energy is absorbed, the reaction is endothermic and the value of
Similarly, when energy is released, the reaction is exothermic and
Answer to Problem 6.64P
Products are favored.
Explanation of Solution
The magnitude of
Accordingly,
Therefore, products are favored at equilibrium.
(d)
Interpretation:
Whether reactants or products are favored at equilibrium and change in enthalpy
Concept introduction:
For a reversible reaction, equilibrium constant (
When energy is absorbed, the reaction is endothermic and the value of
Similarly, when energy is released, the reaction is exothermic and
Answer to Problem 6.64P
Products are favored.
Explanation of Solution
The value of
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