Chapter 17, Problem 17.132QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given solutions (a) to (d), the nature of solution has to be classified.

Concept introduction:

• The solubility product constant ( ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}$) is defined as the equilibrium between compound and its ions in an aqueous solution.
• Solubility product is the multiplication of concentration of dissolved ion,  raised to the power of coefficients.
• Reaction quotient (Q) is the ratio of product of concentration of products  to that of  product of concentration of reactants, raised to the power of coefficients.
• ${\text{Q > K}}_{\text{sp}}$ , precipitation will happen (supersaturated)
• ${\text{Q is less than K}}_{\text{sp}}$, more solute can dissolve in solution( unsaturated).
• ${\text{Q is equal to K}}_{\text{sp}}$, no more solute can dissolve or precipitate in solution (saturated).

To identify: The nature of solution(a)

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given solutions (a) to (d), the nature of solution has to be classified.

Concept introduction:

• The solubility product constant ( ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}$) is defined as the equilibrium between compound and its ions in an aqueous solution.
• Solubility product is the multiplication of concentration of dissolved ion,  raised to the power of coefficients.
• Reaction quotient (Q) is the ratio of product of concentration of products  to that of  product of concentration of reactants, raised to the power of coefficients.
• ${\text{Q > K}}_{\text{sp}}$ , precipitation will happen (supersaturated)
• ${\text{Q is less than K}}_{\text{sp}}$, more solute can dissolve in solution( unsaturated).
• ${\text{Q is equal to K}}_{\text{sp}}$, no more solute can dissolve or precipitate in solution (saturated).

To identify: The nature of solution(b)

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given solutions (a) to (d), the nature of solution has to be classified.

Concept introduction:

• The solubility product constant ( ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}$) is defined as the equilibrium between compound and its ions in an aqueous solution.
• Solubility product is the multiplication of concentration of dissolved ion,  raised to the power of coefficients.
• Reaction quotient (Q) is the ratio of product of concentration of products  to that of  product of concentration of reactants, raised to the power of coefficients.
• ${\text{Q > K}}_{\text{sp}}$ , precipitation will happen (supersaturated)
• ${\text{Q is less than K}}_{\text{sp}}$, more solute can dissolve in solution( unsaturated).
• ${\text{Q is equal to K}}_{\text{sp}}$, no more solute can dissolve or precipitate in solution (saturated).

To identify: The nature of solution(c)

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given solutions (a) to (d), the nature of solution has to be classified.

Concept introduction:

• The solubility product constant ( ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}$) is defined as the equilibrium between compound and its ions in an aqueous solution.
• Solubility product is the multiplication of concentration of dissolved ion,  raised to the power of coefficients.
• Reaction quotient (Q) is the ratio of product of concentration of products  to that of  product of concentration of reactants, raised to the power of coefficients.
• ${\text{Q > K}}_{\text{sp}}$ , precipitation will happen (supersaturated)
• ${\text{Q is less than K}}_{\text{sp}}$, more solute can dissolve in solution( unsaturated).
• ${\text{Q is equal to K}}_{\text{sp}}$, no more solute can dissolve or precipitate in solution (saturated).

To identify: The nature of solution(d)