Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria - Additional Exercises - Page 772: 17.109a

Answer

The molar solubility of $Cd(OH)_2$ is $1.8*10^{-5}$ M.

Work Step by Step

Suppose $x$ (M) is the molar solubility of $Cd(OH)_2$ in water. We can construct the following table: $Cd(OH)_2 (s)$ $ Cd^{2+} (aq) + 2OH^{-} (aq)$ Initial: $[Cd(OH)_2]=x, [Cd^{2+}]=0, [OH^{-}]=0$ (we can neglect the amount of $OH^{-}$ formed by the hydrolysis of water) Equilibrium: $[Cd(OH)_2]=0, [Cd^{2+}]=x, [OH^{-}]=2x$ Now, we can write the solubility-product expression. Because the term "molar solubility" describes a substance's concentration in a saturated solution, we know that the product is equal to $Ksp$. $Ksp=[Cd^{2+}][OH^{-}]^2=2.5*10^{-14}$ $x*(2x)^2=2.5*10^{-14}$ $4x^3=2.5*10^{-14}$ $x=1.8*10^{-5}$ M
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