Chapter 15, Problem 15.18QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The value of $K_{\text{p}}$ is to be identified as being greater or less than $K_{\text{c}}$ if there is a net increase in the number of moles of the gas in a reaction and if $K_{\text{c}}>1$.

Concept introduction: At equilibrium the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product.

A constant that expresses the relation between the concentrations of the reactant with the product at equilibrium is termed as equilibrium constant. The equilibrium constant is represented by $K_{\text{c}}$.

To identify: The value of $K_{\text{p}}$ is to be identified as being greater or less than $K_{\text{c}}$ if there is a net increase in the number of moles of the gas in a reaction and if $K_{\text{c}}>1$.