Chapter 15, Problem 91AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $K_{\text{p}}$ for the given reaction and volume percent of $\text{CO}$ , ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ is given. Whether the system is at equilibrium with respect to the ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ reaction and whether the concentration of $\text{CO}$ in the exhaust be decreased or increased by a catalyst that speeds up the ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ reaction is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The equilibrium constant ( $K_{\text{p}}$ ) is used when reactants and products in a chemical reaction are gases. The numerical value of $K_{\text{c}}$ is generally different from $K_{\text{p}}$ .

To determine: Whether the system is at equilibrium with respect to the ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ reaction and whether the concentration of $\text{CO}$ in the exhaust be decreased or increased by a catalyst that speeds up the ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ reaction.