Chapter 15, Problem 15.28QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Calculate the equilibrium constant of (Kp and Kc) given the statement of equilibrium reactions.

Concept Introduction:

Equilibrium constant: The respective values of K depend on whether the solution being calculated for is using concentration (or) partial pressure. The gas equilibrium constant related to the equilibrium (K) and both are derived from the ideal gas.

Kp:  The equilibrium constant calculated from the partial pressures of a reaction equation. It is used to express the relationship between product pressures and reactant pressures. It is unites number, although it relates the pressures.

Kp and Kc: This equilibrium constants of gaseous mixtures. However, the difference between the two constants is that Kc is defined by molar concentrations, whereas Kp is defined by the partial pressures of the gasses inside a closed system.