Chapter 12, Problem 59E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The equilibrium constant, number of moles of reactant and volume of vessel for the decomposition reaction of carbon dioxide is given. The value of equilibrium concentrations of all species is to be calculated.

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. When the equilibrium constant is expressed in terms of concentration, it is represented as $K$.

To determine: The concentrations of $\left[{\text{CO}}_2\right]$, $\left[\text{CO}\right]$ and $\left[{\text{O}}_2\right]$ for the given reaction.