(5) Silver phosphate, Ag,PO4, is an ionic compound with a K, of 2.6 ×x 10". Calculate the solubility of this compound in (a) pure water. (b) 0.20 mol L² Na;PO, solution.

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**Silver Phosphate Solubility Calculation**

Silver phosphate, \( \text{Ag}_3\text{PO}_4 \), is an ionic compound with a solubility product constant (\( K_{sp} \)) of \( 2.6 \times 10^{-18} \). This exercise requires calculating the solubility of silver phosphate in two different scenarios:

(a) **In Pure Water:**
   - Determine the solubility of Ag\(_3\)PO\(_4\) when dissolved in pure water.

(b) **In a 0.20 mol L\(^{-1}\) Na\(_3\)PO\(_4\) Solution:**
   - Calculate the solubility of Ag\(_3\)PO\(_4\) in a solution already containing 0.20 mol L\(^{-1}\) of Na\(_3\)PO\(_4\).

**Guidance for Calculation:**

1. **Understand the Dissociation:**
   - Silver phosphate dissociates as follows:
     \[
     \text{Ag}_3\text{PO}_4 (s) \rightarrow 3\text{Ag}^+ (aq) + \text{PO}_4^{3-} (aq)
     \]

2. **Expression for \( K_{sp} \):**
   - The \( K_{sp} \) expression is:
     \[
     K_{sp} = [\text{Ag}^+]^3 [\text{PO}_4^{3-}]
     \]

3. **Set Up the Equilibria:**
   - Use stoichiometry to express ion concentrations in terms of solubility (s) and substitute into the \( K_{sp} \) expression.
   - Solve for solubility (s) in both pure water and the Na\(_3\)PO\(_4\) solution, considering the common ion effect.
Transcribed Image Text:**Silver Phosphate Solubility Calculation** Silver phosphate, \( \text{Ag}_3\text{PO}_4 \), is an ionic compound with a solubility product constant (\( K_{sp} \)) of \( 2.6 \times 10^{-18} \). This exercise requires calculating the solubility of silver phosphate in two different scenarios: (a) **In Pure Water:** - Determine the solubility of Ag\(_3\)PO\(_4\) when dissolved in pure water. (b) **In a 0.20 mol L\(^{-1}\) Na\(_3\)PO\(_4\) Solution:** - Calculate the solubility of Ag\(_3\)PO\(_4\) in a solution already containing 0.20 mol L\(^{-1}\) of Na\(_3\)PO\(_4\). **Guidance for Calculation:** 1. **Understand the Dissociation:** - Silver phosphate dissociates as follows: \[ \text{Ag}_3\text{PO}_4 (s) \rightarrow 3\text{Ag}^+ (aq) + \text{PO}_4^{3-} (aq) \] 2. **Expression for \( K_{sp} \):** - The \( K_{sp} \) expression is: \[ K_{sp} = [\text{Ag}^+]^3 [\text{PO}_4^{3-}] \] 3. **Set Up the Equilibria:** - Use stoichiometry to express ion concentrations in terms of solubility (s) and substitute into the \( K_{sp} \) expression. - Solve for solubility (s) in both pure water and the Na\(_3\)PO\(_4\) solution, considering the common ion effect.
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