Chapter 13, Problem 61E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant for the decomposition reaction of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{OCONH}}_{\text{2}}{}_{\left(\text{s}\right)}$ is given. The value of total equilibrium pressure 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 pressure, it is represented as $K_{\text{p}}$.