In a chemical reaction, the equilibrium constant refers to the value of its reaction quotient at chemical equilibrium, that is, a condition attained by a dynamic chemical system after adequate time has passed, and at which its composition has no measurable capacity to undergo any kind of further modification.
The given reaction is: HCN (aq) + OH⁻ = CN⁻ (aq) + H2O (l)
The equilibrium constant = product of concentration of products / product of concentration of reactants
(Here, H2O is not considered as its concentration is very high)
So, Keq = [CN⁻] / [HCN] [OH⁻]
Answer: The scientific method is an empirical method of acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century. It involves careful observation, applying rigorous skepticism about what is observed, given that cognitive assumptions can distort how one interprets the observation.
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