Chapter 15, Problem 89AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The $K_{\text{sp}}$ value for $\text{Cu}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_2$ and the overall formation constant for $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{4}}^{\text{2+}}$ is given. The questions based on the stated data are to be answered.

Concept introduction: The equilibrium constant for a given reaction is calculated by the formula, $\text{Equilibrium}\text{constant}=K_{\text{sp}}\cdot K_{\text{f}}$

At equilibrium, the equilibrium constant expression is expressed by the formula,

$K=\frac{\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{products}}{\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{reactants}}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The $K_{\text{sp}}$ value for $\text{Cu}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_2$ and the overall formation constant for $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{4}}^{\text{2+}}$ is given. The questions based on the stated data are to be answered.

Concept introduction: The equilibrium constant for a given reaction is calculated by the formula, $\text{Equilibrium}\text{constant}=K_{\text{sp}}\cdot K_{\text{f}}$

At equilibrium, the equilibrium constant expression is expressed by the formula,

$K=\frac{\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{products}}{\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{reactants}}$