Chapter 13.5, Problem 42PP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The stress on haemoglobin equilibrium when oxygen is first supplied from oxygen tank needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: The relationship between concentration of reactants and products of a reaction in equilibrium with respect to some unit is said to be equilibrium expression. It is the expression that gives ratio between products and reactants. The expression is:

  ${\text{K}}_{\text{eq}}\text{ = }\frac{\text{concentration of products}}{\text{concentration of reactants}}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The direction at which haemoglobin equilibrium shifts should be determined.

Concept introduction: According to LeChatlier's principle, when a dynamic equilibrium is subjected to a change in either concentration or temperature or pressure, then the position of equilibrium will shift in such a direction that it nullifies the change.