Chapter 17.5, Problem 17.1SC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium expression for the given reaction is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The equilibrium expression for a reaction is the ratio of concentrations of products to reactants where each species is raised by the power of their coefficients in the balanced reaction.

$\text{K}=\frac{{\text{[Product]}}^{\text{b}}}{{\text{[Reactant]}}^{\text{a}}}$

Where square brackets represents the concentration of the species, $\text{K}$ is the equilibrium constant and $\text{a}$ and $\text{b}$ are stoichiometric coefficients.