33 (a) At 20°C, what is the molar concentration of Ca²+ when calcite dissolution is at equilibrium with [CO³] = 10*M? (assuming activity equals concentration).

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7. Answer the questions based on the table below:
SOLUBILITY PRODUCTS FOR CALCITE AND
DOLOMITE IN PURE WATER AT 1 BAR
Temp (°C)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
pKcal
8.340
8.345
8.355
8.370
8.385
8.400
8.510
Source: Freeze and Cherry (1979)
pk dol
16.56
16.63
16.71
16.79
16.89
17.00
17.90
pk dol
8.280
8.315
8.355
8.395
8.445
8.500
8.950
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(a) At 20°C, what is the molar concentration of Ca²+ when
calcite dissolution is at equilibrium with [CO³] = 10°M?
(assuming activity equals concentration).
(b) Based on the table above, at 25°C, will calcite dissolve
or precipitate? Will dolomite dissolve or precipitate?
Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Answer the questions based on the table below: SOLUBILITY PRODUCTS FOR CALCITE AND DOLOMITE IN PURE WATER AT 1 BAR Temp (°C) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 pKcal 8.340 8.345 8.355 8.370 8.385 8.400 8.510 Source: Freeze and Cherry (1979) pk dol 16.56 16.63 16.71 16.79 16.89 17.00 17.90 pk dol 8.280 8.315 8.355 8.395 8.445 8.500 8.950 33 (a) At 20°C, what is the molar concentration of Ca²+ when calcite dissolution is at equilibrium with [CO³] = 10°M? (assuming activity equals concentration). (b) Based on the table above, at 25°C, will calcite dissolve or precipitate? Will dolomite dissolve or precipitate? Explain your answer.
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