Chapter 22, Problem 22.74P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given statement in terms of the magnitudes of the equilibrium constant (K), rate constant (k), and activation energy has to be explained.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A balanced equation for the disproportionation of carbon monoxide has to be determined.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction: 

Free energy, ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{ο}}$, is the measure of the ability of a reaction to proceed spontaneously. ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{ο}}$ can be calculated with the relationship.

    ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{ο}}{}_{\text{rxn}}\text{=}{\displaystyle \sum _{}^{}{\text{mΔG}}_{{}^{\text{f}}\text{(products)}}^{\text{o}}\text{-}}{\displaystyle \sum _{}^{}{\text{mΔG}}_{{}^{\text{f}}\text{(reactants)}}^{\text{o}}}$

    ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{ο}}{}_{\text{rxn}}\text{=}{\text{ΔH}}_{\text{rxn}}^{\text{o}}\text{-}{\text{TΔS}}_{\text{rxn}}^{\text{o}}$

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant ${\text{K}}_{\text{p}}$ has to be determined.