Write an equilibrium expression for each of the following gaseous reactions:
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b.
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d.
e.
(a)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium expression for the given gaseous reaction is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The equilibrium constant of a reaction is expressed as the ratio of concentration of products and reactants each raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients. A general equilibrium reaction is represented as,
The equilibrium constant for the above chemical reaction is expressed as,
Where,
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Answer to Problem 8.41E
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
Explanation of Solution
The given gaseous reaction is represented as,
The concentration of the product
Therefore, the equilibrium constant for the above gaseous reaction is expressed as,
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
(b)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium expression for the given gaseous reaction is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The equilibrium constant of a reaction is expressed as the ratio of concentration of products and reactants each raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients. A general equilibrium reaction is represented as,
The equilibrium constant for the above chemical reaction is expressed as,
Where,
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Answer to Problem 8.41E
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
Explanation of Solution
The given gaseous reaction is represented as,
The concentration of the product
Therefore, the equilibrium constant for the above gaseous reaction is expressed as,
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
(c)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium expression for the given gaseous reaction is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The equilibrium constant of a reaction is expressed as the ratio of concentration of products and reactants each raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients. A general equilibrium reaction is represented as,
The equilibrium constant for the above chemical reaction is expressed as,
Where,
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Answer to Problem 8.41E
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
Explanation of Solution
The given gaseous reaction is represented as,
The concentration of the product
Therefore, the equilibrium constant for the above gaseous reaction is expressed as,
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
(d)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium expression for the given gaseous reaction is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The equilibrium constant of a reaction is expressed as the ratio of concentration of products and reactants each raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients. A general equilibrium reaction is represented as,
The equilibrium constant for the above chemical reaction is expressed as,
Where,
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Answer to Problem 8.41E
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
Explanation of Solution
The given gaseous reaction is represented as,
The concentration of the product
Therefore, the equilibrium constant for the above gaseous reaction is expressed as,
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
(e)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium expression for the given gaseous reaction is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The equilibrium constant of a reaction is expressed as the ratio of concentration of products and reactants each raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients. A general equilibrium reaction is represented as,
The equilibrium constant for the above chemical reaction is expressed as,
Where,
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Answer to Problem 8.41E
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
Explanation of Solution
The given gaseous reaction is represented as,
The concentration of the product
Therefore, the equilibrium constant for the above gaseous reaction is expressed as,
The equilibrium constant for the given gaseous reaction is expressed as,
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