Chapter 12, Problem 63E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reaction of ${\text{UO}}_{\text{2}}{}_{\left(s\right)}$ and ${\text{4HF}}_{\left(g\right)}$ is given. The change (if any) in equilibrium is to be predicted for the given options.

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 change (if any) in the equilibrium state due to addition of ${\text{UO}}_{\text{2}}{}_{\left(s\right)}$ to the given reaction.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reaction of ${\text{UO}}_{\text{2}}{}_{\left(s\right)}$ and ${\text{4HF}}_{\left(g\right)}$ is given. The change (if any) in equilibrium is to be predicted for the given options.

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 change (if any) in the equilibrium state, when the reaction is performed in a glass reaction vessel where ${\text{HF}}_{\left(g\right)}$ attacks and react with glass.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reaction of ${\text{UO}}_{\text{2}}{}_{\left(s\right)}$ and ${\text{4HF}}_{\left(g\right)}$ is given. The change (if any) in equilibrium is to be predicted for the given options.

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 change (if any) in the equilibrium state, when water vapor is removed.