Chapter 14.5, Problem 8PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The equilibrium constant for a reaction is given. The possibility of the reaction to be in the equilibrium or the direction in which the reaction proceeds to reach the equilibrium is to be stated.

Concept introduction: If the reaction quotient is equal to the equilibrium constant, then the reaction is in equilibrium.

If the reaction quotient is less than the equilibrium constant, then the reaction proceeds in forward direction to achieve the equilibrium.

If the reaction quotient is more than the equilibrium constant, then the reaction proceeds in backward direction to achieve the equilibrium.

To determine: The possibility of the given reaction to be in the equilibrium or the direction in which the reaction proceeds to reach the equilibrium.