Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
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Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Problems - Page 569: 79

Answer

The exponent for the hydroxide ion concentration is wrong; it should be equal to 2. Correct version: $K_{sp} = [Fe^{2+}][OH^-]^2$

Work Step by Step

Each $Fe(OH)_2$ has 2 $OH^-$ in it. Therefore, its $K_{sp}$ expression should have 2 as the exponent of the hydroxide concentration "$[OH^-]$" .
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