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Ch.18 - Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
Chapter 18, Problem 128

Calculate the solubility of silver chloride in a solution that is 0.100 M in NH3.

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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 applies to the solubility of sparingly soluble ionic compounds. It is defined as the product of the molar concentrations of the ions, each raised to the power of their coefficients in the balanced equation. For silver chloride (AgCl), Ksp can be expressed as Ksp = [Ag+][Cl-]. Understanding Ksp is essential for calculating the solubility of AgCl in different solutions.
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Common Ion Effect

The common ion effect refers to the decrease in solubility of an ionic compound when a common ion is added to the solution. In this case, the presence of NH3 can affect the solubility of AgCl by shifting the equilibrium. This is important because NH3 can form a complex with Ag+, reducing the concentration of free Ag+ ions and thus influencing the solubility of AgCl.
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Complex Ion Formation

Complex ion formation occurs when a metal ion binds with one or more ligands, resulting in a complex that can alter the solubility of the metal's salts. In the context of this question, NH3 acts as a ligand that can form a complex with Ag+, which increases the solubility of AgCl in the presence of NH3. Understanding this concept is crucial for accurately calculating the solubility of silver chloride in the given solution.
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In analytical chemistry, bases used for titrations must often be standardized; that is, their concentration must be precisely determined. Standardization of sodium hydroxide solutions can be accomplished by titrating potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHC8H4O4), also known as KHP, with the NaOH solution to be standardized. b. The titration of 0.5527 g of KHP required 25.87 mL of an NaOH solution to reach the equivalence point. What is the concentration of the NaOH solution?

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A 5.55-g sample of a weak acid with Ka = 1.3⨉10-4 was combined with 5.00 mL of 6.00 M NaOH, and the resulting solution was diluted to 750.0 mL. The measured pH of the solution was 4.25. What is the molar mass of the weak acid?

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Textbook Question

Pseudogout, a condition with symptoms similar to those of gout (see Problem 126), is caused by the formation of calcium diphosphate (Ca2P2O7) crystals within tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. Calcium diphosphate will precipitate out of blood plasma when diphosphate levels become abnormally high. If the calcium concentration in blood plasma is 9.2 mg/dL, and Ksp for calcium diphosphate is 8.64⨉10-13, what minimum concentration of diphosphate results in precipitation?

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Textbook Question

Calculate the solubility of CuX in a solution that is 0.150 M in NaCN. Ksp for CuX is 1.27⨉10-36.

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A 0.867-g sample of an unknown acid requires 32.2 mL of a 0.182 M barium hydroxide solution for neutralization. Assuming the acid is diprotic, calculate the molar mass of the acid.

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A 25.0-mL volume of a sodium hydroxide solution requires 19.6 mL of a 0.189 M hydrochloric acid for neutralization. A 10.0-mL volume of a phosphoric acid solution requires 34.9 mL of the sodium hydroxide solution for complete neutralization. Calculate the concentration of the phosphoric acid solution.

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