Chapter 18, Problem 5PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The affect on the equilibrium of the reaction, $\text{CuO}\left(\text{s}\right)+{\text{H}}_2\left(\text{g}\right)\rightleftharpoons \text{Cu}\left(l\right)+{\text{H}}_2\left(\text{g}\right)$ when the volume of the system is reduced to $\raisebox{1ex}{$\text{1}$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$\text{10}$}\right.$ of the original volume is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.