Chapter 15, Problem 58QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To estimate the value of ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}$ for ${\text{Li}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}$ if a saturated solution of lithium carbonate $\left({\text{Li}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ freezes at $-\text{0}{\text{.33}}^{\text{0}}\text{C}$ and complete dissociation and a density for the solution of $\text{1}\text{.0}\text{g}{\text{mL}}^{-1}$

Concept introduction:

The solubility product $\left({\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\right)$ is the product of the molar concentrations of the dissolved ions in equilibrium with the undissolved solid at particular temperature.