Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Problems - Page 568: 77

Answer

a) $ CaSO_{4}(s) \leftrightharpoons Ca^{2+}(aq) + SO_{4}^{2-}(aq) $ $K_{sp} = [Ca^{2+}][SO_{4}^{2-}] $ b) $ AgCl(s) \leftrightharpoons Ag^{+}(aq) + Cl^{-}(aq)$ $K_{sp} = [Ag^{+}][Cl^{-}]$ c) $ CuS(s) \leftrightharpoons Cu^{2+}(aq) + S^{2-}(aq)$ $K_{sp} = [Cu^{2+}][S^{2-}]$ d) $ FeCO_{3}(s) \leftrightharpoons Fe^{2+}(aq) + CO_{3}^{2-}(aq) $ $K_{sp} = [Fe^{2+}][CO_{3}^{2-}]$

Work Step by Step

Let's say, we have to find equation of a compound AB showing how the compound dissolve in water. Let's say both A and B have vacancies$ = x$ Then, the equilibrium equation that shows how the compound dissolves in water is as follows: $AB(s) \leftrightharpoons A^{x+}(aq) + B^{x-} (aq)$ $ \therefore K_{sp} = [A^{x+}][B^{x-}]$ N. B. As the compound is solid, the equilibrium concentration of AB will be unity. $\therefore [AB] = 1$
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