Acetic acid is the active ingredient in vinegar. in a solution of acetic acid the following equilibrium is established. hc2h3o2(aq) < --> h+(aq) + c2h3o2-(aq) the equilibrium constant for this reaction is 1.8 x 10–5. what is the equilibrium constant for the following reaction ? h+(aq) + c2h3o2-(aq) < --> hc2h3o2(aq)

the equilibrium constant is 1.8 x 10⁻5 and strongly favor the reactants.

Explanation:

the chemical reaction provided for the two equation are the same but different direction i.e a reversible reaction. Assuming, the mass of reactants and product and temperature remain constant.

therefore, the equilibrium constant K, is 1.8 x 10⁻5. this is a very small value of K, thereby strongly favor the backward direction to form reactant.

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.