Interpretation:
The given expression is to be checked whether it is correctly written or not. If not, write the given expression correctly.
Concept introduction:
For a reaction, equilibrium constant is given by the law of mass action. It is defined as the ratio of concentrations of products to that of reactants each raised to the power of the
The equilibrium expression for the above reaction is written as:
Here, the reactants are
The coefficient given in the chemical equation are represented as exponent in the expression of equilibrium constant.
In a chemical reaction the concentration of pure liquid or pure solid represented as
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