Chapter 15, Problem 15.109SP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The equilibrium partial pressure of each gas at 298 K needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

For the equilibrium reaction, the expression for the equilibrium constant is the ratio of concentration of product to reactant raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.

The equilibrium constant can also be calculated in terms of partial pressure of each gas at equilibrium. It is denoted by symbol K_pand equal to the ratio of partial pressure of product to reactant.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The volume of the container needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The ideal gas equation is represented as follows:

$\text{PV=nRT}$

Here, P is pressure, V is volume, n is number of moles, R is Universal gas constant and T is temperature.