Chapter 15, Problem 5RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between ion product $Q$ and solubility product, $K_{\text{sp}}$ is to be stated. The changes that take place when $Q>K_{\text{sp}},Q>K_{\text{sp}}$ and $Q=K_{\text{sp}}$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Solubility product, $K_{\text{sp}}$ is defined as the product of the concentration of ions in a saturated solution where each ion is raised to the power of their coefficients. Ion product, $Q$ is defined as the product of the concentration of ions in any solution where each ion is raised to the power of their coefficients.