Chapter 18, Problem 18PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant, $\text{K}$ for ${\text{2SO}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)+{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)\rightleftharpoons {\text{2SO}}_3\left(\text{g}\right)$ reaction is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The equilibrium is a state of the chemical reaction in which the rate of the forward reaction and the rate of the backward reaction become the same. There is no net change in the concentration of reactants and products at the equilibrium condition.