Chapter 14, Problem 78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The two equilibrium reactions and their equilibrium constants are given with the given number of moles of reactant of one equilibrium reaction and the given concentration of oxygen at equilibrium. The concentration of each species at equilibrium is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The value of $K_{\text{c}}$ is calculated by the formula,
   $K_{\text{c}}=\frac{\left[{\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3\right]\times \left[{\text{O}}_2\right]}{\left[{\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_5\right]}$

   $K_{\text{c}}=\frac{\left[{\text{N}}_2\text{O}\right]\times \left[{\text{O}}_2\right]}{\left[{\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3\right]}$

To determine:

The equilibrium concentration of each species of the given reactions.