Interpretation:
The role of solubility in the formation of kidney stones needs to be explained. The compounds found in kidney stones and their Kspvalues needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The solubility product of a solute depends on the nature of its dissociated ions. Lower the Ksp, the less soluble will be the solute.
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Answer to Problem 101A
Kidney stones consist of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. Since their solubility in wateris low it promotes their precipitation in urine. Their Ksp values are 2.07×10-33 and 2.7×10-9.
Explanation of Solution
Low Ksp means the compounds will precipitate more easily in urine which will facilitate the formation of kidney stones.
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