Chapter 12, Problem 10Q

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: A representation depicting the initial mixture of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ gases and a concentration profile representing the reaction of the stated gases to form ammonia is given. The questions based on the given data are to be answered.

Concept introduction: The state when the reactants involved in a chemical reaction and the products formed in the reaction exist in concentrations having no further tendency to change is known as an equilibrium state of the reaction.

To determine: The labeling of the given terms and an explanation regarding the same.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: A representation depicting the initial mixture of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ gases and a concentration profile representing the reaction of the stated gases to form ammonia is given. The questions based on the given data are to be answered.

Concept introduction: The state when the reactants involved in a chemical reaction and the products formed in the reaction exist in concentrations having no further tendency to change is known as an equilibrium state of the reaction.

To determine: An explanation regarding the relative shapes of the given plot.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: A representation depicting the initial mixture of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ gases and a concentration profile representing the reaction of the stated gases to form ammonia is given. The questions based on the given data are to be answered.

Concept introduction: The state when the reactants involved in a chemical reaction and the products formed in the reaction exist in concentrations having no further tendency to change is known as an equilibrium state of the reaction.

To determine: The point when the equilibrium state is reached.