Chapter 15, Problem 100E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The addition of ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}$ to the solution that contains ${\text{Mg}}^{\text{2+}}$ will lead to the precipitation of ${\text{MgCO}}_{\text{3}}$ or not, is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: If the ionic product value less than that of the solubility product constant value $\left(K_{sp}\right)$ then precipitation will not occur.

Concentration can be defined as ratio of number of moles to the volume of solution in liter.

Unit of concentration is $\text{mol/L or M}$.

$1\text{ g}$ is equal to $\text{1000 mg}$.

$\text{1 L}$ is equal to $1000\text{ mL}$.

The precipitation of ${\text{MgCO}}_{\text{3}}$ will take place or not can be determined by comparing of their ionic product value and solubility product constant $\left(K_{sp}\right)$ value.