Chapter 15, Problem 15.15QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The rate constant of the forward and the reverse first order reaction is given. The equilibrium constant of the reaction is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The ratio of the concentration of product to the concentration of reactant is called equilibrium constant.

$K_{\text{c}}=\frac{\left[\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{product}\right]}{\left[\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{reactant}\right]}$

The formula for rate of reaction is,

$\text{Rate}=k\times \text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{the}\text{reactant}$

To determine: The equilibrium constant of the reaction.