Use the given molar solubilities in pure water to calculate Ksp for each compound. b. Ag2SO3; molar solubility = 1.55⨉10-5 M c. Pd(SCN)2; molar solubility = 2.22⨉10-8 M
Ch.18 - Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
Chapter 18, Problem 94
The solubility of copper(I) chloride is 3.91 mg per 100.0 mL of solution. Calculate Ksp for CuCl.
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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 copper(I) chloride (CuCl), Ksp can be calculated from the concentrations of Cu+ and Cl- ions in a saturated solution.
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Dissociation of Ionic Compounds
Ionic compounds dissociate into their constituent ions when dissolved in water. For CuCl, it dissociates into one Cu+ ion and one Cl- ion. Understanding this dissociation is crucial for calculating Ksp, as the concentrations of these ions directly influence the solubility product.
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Concentration Calculations
To calculate Ksp, it is essential to convert the solubility from mg per 100.0 mL to molarity (mol/L). This involves determining the molar mass of CuCl and using the solubility value to find the concentration of Cu+ and Cl- ions in the solution. Accurate concentration calculations are fundamental for deriving the Ksp value.
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