Chapter 15, Problem 82E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of solubility product $\left({\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\right)$ of saturated solution $\text{AgI}$ can be determined with the help of the given concentration of ions..

Concept Introduction:

The solubility product $\left({\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\right)$ value measures the solubility of salt dissolved in the solvent. Larger value of solubility product $\left({\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\right)$ favored the reaction move in forward direction and compound is highly soluble in the solvent and a smaller value of solubility product $\left({\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\right)$ favored backward reaction and compound is less soluble in the solvent.

For the given chemical equation $\text{A + B }\to \text{ C +}\text{}\text{D}$, the solubility product is given by ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\text{ = }\left[\text{C}\right]\left[\text{D}\right]$.