Chapter 14, Problem 14.66QE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The expression for the solubility product for the dissolution of barium sulfate has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Solubility product is the equilibrium constant for the reaction that occurs when an ionic compound is dissolved to produce its constituent ions. It is represented by $K_{\text{sp}}$. Consider ${\text{A}}_x{\text{B}}_y$ to be an ionic compound. Its dissociation occurs as follows:

  ${\text{A}}_x{\text{B}}_y\rightleftharpoons x{\text{A}}^{y+}+y{\text{A}}^{x-}$

The expression for its $K_{\text{sp}}$ is as follows:

  $K_{\text{sp}}={\left[{\text{A}}^{y+}\right]}^x{\left[{\text{B}}^{x-}\right]}^y$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The expression for the solubility product for the dissolution of silver acetate has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The expression for the solubility product for the dissolution of $\text{copper}\left(\text{I}\right)\text{carbonate}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The expression for the solubility product for the dissolution of $\text{gold}\left(\text{III}\right)\text{chloride}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).