Chapter 14, Problem 28E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A chemical equation representing a reaction at equilibrium and the partial pressure of species and corresponding value of $K_{\text{p}}$ is given. The possibility of the reaction to be at equilibrium and the direction in which the reaction will proceed is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The value of equilibrium constant $K_{\text{p}}$ is given by the ratio of partial pressure of gaseous products to the partial pressure of gaseous reactants each raised to the power of their respective stoichiometric coefficient.

To determine: The possibility of the reaction to be at equilibrium and the direction in which the reaction will proceed on the basis of given reaction conditions.