Chapter 6, Problem 77AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:Equilibrium concentration of ${\text{CO}}_3^{2-}$ in below reaction is to be determined.

  ${\text{HCO}}_3^{-}\left(aq\right)\rightleftharpoons {\text{H}}^{+}\left(aq\right)+{\text{CO}}_3^{2-}\left(aq\right)$

Concept introduction: Chemical equilibrium is taken into consideration if rate of backward and forward reactions become equal. At this stage, reactants and products have constant concentration. Equilibrium constant is denoted by $K$ .