Chapter 15, Problem 15.41CP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The experiments which result in an equilibrium state should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Equilibrium is the condition at which the rate of formation of product is equal to the rate of disappearance of reactant.
The equilibrium constant for the overall reaction can be shown as:

  ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}=\left[\text{B}\right]/[\text{A}]$

A represents red spheres
B represents blue spheres

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of equilibrium constant should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Equilibrium is the condition at which the rate of formation of product is equal to the rate of disappearance of reactant.
The equilibrium constant for the overall reaction can be shown as:

  ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}=\left[\text{B}\right]/[\text{A}]$

A represents red spheres
B represents blue spheres

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for calculating the equilibrium constant without knowing the volume should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Equilibrium is the condition at which the rate of formation of product is equal to the rate of disappearance of reactant.
The equilibrium constant for the overall reaction can be shown as:

  ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}=\left[\text{B}\right]/[\text{A}]$

A represents red spheres
B represents blue spheres