Chapter 18, Problem 49E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant expression for the equilibrium equation, $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NH}}_3\right)}_4{}^{2+}\left(\text{aq}\right)\rightleftharpoons {\text{Cu}}^{2+}\left(\text{aq}\right)+4{\text{NH}}_3\left(\text{aq}\right)$ 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. Equilibrium constant depends only on temperature.