Chapter 18.3, Problem 27LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The answer to what the value of the equilibrium constant tells you about the amounts of reactants and products present at equilibrium is to be stated.

Concept Introduction: The reaction in which the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction is called an equilibrium reaction.

Answer to Problem 27LC

The equilibrium constant value tells whether there is more amount of a product or reactant at equilibrium for the given reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The ratio of the concentration of the products to the concentration of the reactants raised to some power is termed an equilibrium constant. The equilibrium constant value tells whether there is more amount of a product or reactant at equilibrium for the given reaction.