Chapter 17, Problem 13CR

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The homogenous and heterogeneous equilibria are to be compared. A balanced chemical equation and the corresponding equilibrium constant expression for each given example are to be stated. How the heterogeneous equilibrium influences the expression written for the equilibrium constant for the reaction is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The equilibrium state of a chemical reaction is the state at which the rate of reaction going into the forward direction becomes equal to the rate of reaction going into the backward direction. A general equilibrium reaction is represented as,

$\text{A}\rightleftharpoons \text{B}+\text{C}$.