Chapter 10.2, Problem 10.8P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For the given reaction under given conditions the balanced equation, conjugate acid-base pair and the direction of equilibrium should be identified.

Concept introduction:

: If a species loses a proton then it is considered as

Strong Acids: Acids that dissociates into ions completely which results in easy donation of protons are considered as strong acids. Strong acid forms weaker conjugated base.

Weak Acids: Acids that do not easily dissociate into ions completely which has difficulty in proton donation are considered as weak acids. Weak acid forms stronger conjugated base

: If a species receives one proton, then it is considered as

Strong Base: Bases that has strong attraction towards protons and accepts readily. Strong base forms weaker conjugated acid.

Weak Base: Bases that has little affinity towards protons. Weak base forms stronger conjugated acid.

If a base receives one proton, then the formed species is a conjugate acid whereas an acid lose one proton, then the formed species is a conjugated base.

Equilibrium: A state of a chemical reaction in which the forward and backward reactions occur simultaneously is called equilibrium state.

The  principle says that when a disturbance is given to equilibrium of a chemical reaction, the equilibrium will respond by shifting to the direction at which the effect of disturbance is nullified

Balanced Chemical Reaction: On accordance with law of conservation of mass, for any chemical reaction, total masses of reactants and products must be equal.