Chapter 18, Problem 48E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant expression for the equilibrium equation, ${\left({\text{CH}}_3\right)}_3\text{N}\left(\text{aq}\right)+{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\left(\mathcal{l}\right)\rightleftharpoons {\left({\text{CH}}_3\right)}_3{\text{NH}}^{+}\left(\text{aq}\right)+{\text{OH}}^{-}\left(\text{aq}\right)$ 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, is constant. Equilibrium constant depends only on temperature.