Chapter 16, Problem 115QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of kilograms of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$ made each year has to be estimated.

Concept Introduction:

Thermodynamic stability and kinetic stability works hand in hand.  Thermodynamics tells about the relative stability of a system in one state as compared to other state, whereas kinetics tells about the speed of a particular reaction or transition.  If a reaction is thermodynamically stable, it does not mean it is kinetically also stable and vice versa.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of kilograms of $\text{CO}$ in the entire atmosphere has to be estimated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of kilograms of ${\text{CH}}_3\text{COOH}$ produced each year has to be estimated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of kilograms of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ on Earth has to be estimated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of kilograms of ${\text{CO}}_2$ in atmosphere has to be estimated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).