(a)
Interpretation:
The reaction quotient,
Concept Introduction:
The reaction quotient,
For the reaction,
The reaction quotient can be written as
The expression of reaction quotient is same as the equilibrium constant expression, but activities in reaction quotient refers to any stage of the reaction.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given reaction is
The reaction quotient can be written by taking the activities of products in numerator raised to the power of its
The solids and liquids which are pure solvents are not included in the expression of reaction quotient as their activity is one. Hence,
The reaction quotient for the given reaction can be written as
(b)
Interpretation:
The reaction quotient,
Concept Introduction:
Refer to sub-part (a).
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Given reaction is
The solids and liquids which are pure solvents are not included in the expression of reaction quotient as their activity is one. Hence,
The reaction quotient for the given reaction can be written as
(c)
Interpretation:
The reaction quotient,
Concept Introduction:
Refer to sub-part (a).
(c)
Explanation of Solution
Given reaction is
The solids and liquids which are pure solvents are not included in the expression of reaction quotient as their activity is one. Hence,
The reaction quotient for the given reaction can be written as
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