Chapter 18, Problem 44E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant expression for the equilibrium equation, $2{\text{SO}}_2\left(\text{g}\right)+{\text{O}}_2\left(\text{g}\right)\rightleftharpoons 2{\text{SO}}_3\left(\text{g}\right)$ has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Equilibrium constant is a constant at any point of equilibrium; where, the ratio of the concentration of the products, each raised to power of their respective coefficient, to the concentration of the reactants, each raised to a power of their respective coefficient. Equilibrium constant depends only on temperature.