Chapter 7, Problem 14P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether the equilibrium concentrations of ${\text{PCl}}_{\text{5}}{\text{,PCl}}_{\text{3}}{\text{,Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ are equal or not should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products are defined as the concentration of individual when equilibrium is attained for a reversible reaction. These equilibrium concentrations are used for the calculation of equilibrium constant (${\text{K}}_{\text{eq}}$) which is defined as.

${\text{K}}_{\text{eq}}\text{=}\frac{\text{[Products]}}{\text{[Reactants]}}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether the equilibrium concentrations of ${\text{PCl}}_{\text{3}}{\text{,Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ are equal or not must be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products are defined as the concentration of individual when equilibrium is attained for a reversible reaction. These equilibrium concentrations are used for the calculation of equilibrium constant (${\text{K}}_{\text{eq}}$) which is defined as.

${\text{K}}_{\text{eq}}\text{=}\frac{\text{[Products]}}{\text{[Reactants]}}$.