Figure 15.4 The suspension of barium sulfate coats the intestinal tract, which allows for greater visual detail than a traditional X-ray. (credit modification of work by "glitzy queen00"Wikimedia Commons)

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Most barium compounds are very poisonous; however, barium sulfate is often administered internally as an aid in the X-ray examination of the lower intestinal tract (as shown). This use of BaSO4 is possible because of its low solubility. Calculate the molar solubility of BaSO4 and the mass of barium present in 1.00 L of water saturated with BaSO4.

Figure 15.4 The suspension of barium sulfate coats the intestinal tract, which allows for greater visual detail
than a traditional X-ray. (credit modification of work by "glitzy queen00"Wikimedia Commons)
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 15.4 The suspension of barium sulfate coats the intestinal tract, which allows for greater visual detail than a traditional X-ray. (credit modification of work by "glitzy queen00"Wikimedia Commons)
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