Chapter 18, Problem 18.1TC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether a chemical equilibrium can be contained in a solution in a beaker that is open to the atmosphere or not is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A reversible reaction is said to be in equilibrium when the rate of the forward and reverse reaction becomes equal. If the equilibrium constant is small, the rate of the backward reaction will be more than the rate of the forward reaction. If the equilibrium constant is large, the rate of the forward reaction is more than the rate of backward reaction.