Chapter 18, Problem 23E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The graphs for the forward reaction rate versus time and the reverse reaction rate versus time when the reactants are mixed to a point beyond the establishment of equilibrium for the given reaction ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)+3{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)\rightleftharpoons 2{\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\left(g\right)$ are to be plotted.

Concept introduction:

The rate of reverse reaction in of a reaction in equilibrium depends on the temperature, pressue, catalyst and the concentration. The rate of forward reaction decreases with time due to product formation and the concentration of reactants decreases. The rate of reverse reaction increases with time due to product formation and the concentration of product decreases.