Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Additional Aqueous Equilibria - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 693b: 50d

Answer

$1Mn(OH)_3(s) \lt -- \gt 1Mn^{3+}(aq) + 3OH^-(aq)$ $K_{sp} (Mn(OH)_3) = [Mn^{3+}][OH^-]^3$

Work Step by Step

- Manganese (III) $(Mn^{3+})$ hydroxide $(OH^-)$: $Mn(OH)_3$ 1. Write the dissociation equation for this salt: - Identify the ions of the salt: $(Mn^{3+})$ and $(OH)$, these are the products, and the reactant is the solid salt. $Mn(OH)_3(s) \lt -- \gt Mn^{3+}(aq) + OH^-(aq)$ - Balance the equation: $1Mn(OH)_3(s) \lt -- \gt 1Mn^{3+}(aq) + 3OH^-(aq)$ 2. Now, write the $K_{sp}$ expression. - Multiply the concentrations of the ions; - The equilibrium coefficients represent the exponent of these concentrations: $K_{sp} (Mn(OH)_3) = [Mn^{3+}]^1 \times [OH^-]^3$
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