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Ch.18 - Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
Chapter 18, Problem 96c

Calculate the molar solubility of MX (Ksp = 1.27⨉10-36) in each liquid or solution. c. 0.20 M Na2X

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Key Concepts

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

Molar Solubility

Molar solubility refers to the maximum amount of a solute that can dissolve in a given volume of solvent at equilibrium, expressed in moles per liter (M). It is a critical concept in understanding how substances interact in solution and is influenced by factors such as temperature and the presence of other ions.
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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 lower Ksp value indicates lower solubility.
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Common Ion Effect

The common ion effect describes the decrease in solubility of an ionic compound when a common ion is added to the solution. In this case, the presence of Na2X introduces the ion X, which shifts the equilibrium of the dissolution reaction, reducing the molar solubility of MX due to Le Chatelier's principle.
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