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Ch.17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria
Chapter 17, Problem 98b

For each pair of compounds, use Ksp values to determine which has the greater molar solubility: (b) PbCO3 or BaCrO4.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)

The solubility product constant (Ksp) is an equilibrium constant that quantifies the solubility of a sparingly soluble ionic compound. It is defined as the product of the molar concentrations of the ions, each raised to the power of their coefficients in the balanced dissolution equation. A higher Ksp value indicates a greater solubility of the compound in water.
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Molar Solubility

Molar solubility refers to the maximum concentration of a solute that can dissolve in a given volume of solvent at equilibrium. It is typically expressed in moles per liter (M). To compare the molar solubility of two compounds, one can derive it from their Ksp values, allowing for a direct comparison of how much of each compound can dissolve in solution.
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Dissociation of Ionic Compounds

When ionic compounds dissolve in water, they dissociate into their constituent ions. The extent of this dissociation affects the Ksp and, consequently, the molar solubility. Understanding the stoichiometry of the dissociation reaction is crucial for calculating the Ksp and determining the molar solubility of each compound, as different compounds yield different numbers of ions upon dissolution.
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Suppose you want to do a physiological experiment that calls for a pH 6.50 buffer. You find that the organism with which you are working is not sensitive to the weak acid H2A 1Ka1 = 2 * 10-2; Ka2 = 5.0 * 10-72 or its sodium salts. You have available a 1.0 M solution of this acid and a 1.0 M solution of NaOH. How much of the NaOH solution should be added to 1.0 L of the acid to give a buffer at pH 6.50? (Ignore any volume change.)

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Lead(II) carbonate, PbCO3, is one of the components of the passivating layer that forms inside lead pipes. (d) The EPA threshold for acceptable levels of lead ions in water is 15 ppb. Does a saturated solution of lead(II) carbonate produce a solution that exceeds the EPA limit?

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The solubility of CaCO3 is pH dependent. (b) Use the Kb expression for the CO32 - ion to determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction CaCO31s2 + H2O1l2 ΔCa2 + 1aq2 + HCO3-1aq2 + OH-1aq2

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Tooth enamel is composed of hydroxyapatite, whose simplest formula is Ca51PO423OH, and whose corresponding Ksp = 6.8 * 10-27. As discussed in the Chemistry and Life box on page 746, fluoride in fluorinated water or in toothpaste reacts with hydroxyapatite to form fluoroapatite, Ca51PO423F, whose Ksp = 1.0 * 10-60. (a) Write the expression for the solubility-constant for hydroxyapatite and for fluoroapatite.

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Calculate the solubility of Mg1OH22 in 0.50 M NH4Cl.

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