Chapter 16, Problem 19E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of equilibrium constant, $K_{\text{eq}}$ for the reaction, $2{\text{SO}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)+{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)\rightleftharpoons 2{\text{SO}}_{\text{3}}\left(g\right)$, is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Chemical equilibrium is a state in which forward rate of reaction is equal to reverse rate of reaction at a given temperature. Law of chemical equilibrium states that at a given temperature ratio of molar concentration of products, each raised to a power equal to its coefficient, to the molar concentration of reactants, each raised to their coefficient, is constant.