When 12.0 mL of a 6.95 x 10-4 M magnesium nitrate solution is combined with 22.0 mL of a 7.27 x 10-4 M potassium hydroxide solution does a precipitate form? (Ksp (Mg(OH)2) = 1.5 × 10-¹¹) O Yes, the precipitate forms. O No, the precipitate doesn't form. For these conditions the Reaction Quotient, Q, is equal to

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### Precipitation Reaction and Reaction Quotient (Q)

**Problem Statement:**

When 12.0 mL of a \(6.95 \times 10^{-4} \,M\) magnesium nitrate solution is combined with 22.0 mL of a \(7.27 \times 10^{-4} \,M\) potassium hydroxide solution, does a precipitate form?

\[ K_{sp} \left( \text{Mg(OH)}_2 \right) = 1.5 \times 10^{-11} \]

- ◯ Yes, the precipitate forms.
- ◯ No, the precipitate doesn't form.

For these conditions, the Reaction Quotient, \( Q \), is equal to \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\).

**Explanation:**

To determine whether a precipitate forms, you need to compare the reaction quotient \( Q \) to the solubility product constant \( K_{sp} \).

- If \( Q > K_{sp} \), a precipitate forms.
- If \( Q < K_{sp} \), no precipitate forms.
- If \( Q = K_{sp} \), the solution is at equilibrium and no further precipitate will form under current conditions.

**Steps to Calculate \( Q \):**

1. **Calculate the initial moles of each ion:**
   - Moles of \( \text{Mg}^{2+} \) from magnesium nitrate:
     \[
     \text{Moles of } \text{Mg}^{2+} = 12.0 \, \text{mL} \times \frac{6.95 \times 10^{-4} \,M}{1000 \, \text{mL}}
     \]
   - Moles of \( \text{OH}^- \) from potassium hydroxide:
     \[
     \text{Moles of } \text{OH}^- = 22.0 \, \text{mL} \times \frac{7.27 \times 10^{-4} \,M}{1000 \, \text{mL}}
     \]

2. **Determine the final concentrations after mixing (taking into account the total volume):**
   - Total volume \( = 12.0 \, \text{mL} + 22.0 \, \text{mL} = 34
Transcribed Image Text:### Precipitation Reaction and Reaction Quotient (Q) **Problem Statement:** When 12.0 mL of a \(6.95 \times 10^{-4} \,M\) magnesium nitrate solution is combined with 22.0 mL of a \(7.27 \times 10^{-4} \,M\) potassium hydroxide solution, does a precipitate form? \[ K_{sp} \left( \text{Mg(OH)}_2 \right) = 1.5 \times 10^{-11} \] - ◯ Yes, the precipitate forms. - ◯ No, the precipitate doesn't form. For these conditions, the Reaction Quotient, \( Q \), is equal to \(\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\). **Explanation:** To determine whether a precipitate forms, you need to compare the reaction quotient \( Q \) to the solubility product constant \( K_{sp} \). - If \( Q > K_{sp} \), a precipitate forms. - If \( Q < K_{sp} \), no precipitate forms. - If \( Q = K_{sp} \), the solution is at equilibrium and no further precipitate will form under current conditions. **Steps to Calculate \( Q \):** 1. **Calculate the initial moles of each ion:** - Moles of \( \text{Mg}^{2+} \) from magnesium nitrate: \[ \text{Moles of } \text{Mg}^{2+} = 12.0 \, \text{mL} \times \frac{6.95 \times 10^{-4} \,M}{1000 \, \text{mL}} \] - Moles of \( \text{OH}^- \) from potassium hydroxide: \[ \text{Moles of } \text{OH}^- = 22.0 \, \text{mL} \times \frac{7.27 \times 10^{-4} \,M}{1000 \, \text{mL}} \] 2. **Determine the final concentrations after mixing (taking into account the total volume):** - Total volume \( = 12.0 \, \text{mL} + 22.0 \, \text{mL} = 34
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