Log out Go to App
Go to App

Learning Materials

Features

Discover

Chapter 16: Problem 50

Write the solubility product expression for the ionic compound \(\mathrm{A}_{x} \mathrm{~B}_{y}\)

Short Answer

Expert verified
The solubility product expression for the ionic compound AxBy can be given by \( K_{sp} = [A^{n+}]^{x} \cdot [B^{m-}]^{y} \)

Step by step solution

01

Writing the Dissolution Equation

First, write down the dissolution equation of the ionic compound AxBy. The compound dissociates into its constituent ions in a solution. In this case, the equation will be: \( AxBy \leftrightarrow xA^{n+} + yB^{m-} \). The arrows indicate that the reaction is in equilibrium.
02

Writing the Solubility Product Expression

The solubility product expression, denoted by \( K_{sp} \), is the product of concentrations of its constituent ions, each raised to the power equal to its stoichiometric coefficient. Therefore, we can write the \( K_{sp} \) for the given compound as: \( K_{sp} = [A^{n+}]^{x} \cdot [B^{m-}]^{y} \), where [A] and [B] are the concentrations of the ions A and B respectively in the solution, and x and y are their stoichiometric coefficients.

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Start your free trial

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with Vaia!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

The solubility product of \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) is \(1.2 \times 10^{-11}\) What minimum \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) concentration must be attained (for example, by adding \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) ) to decrease the \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) concentration in a solution of \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) to less than \(1.0 \times 10^{-10} M ?\)

Why do we usually not quote the \(K_{\mathrm{sp}}\) values for soluble ionic compounds?

The \(\mathrm{p} K_{2} \mathrm{~s}\) of two monoprotic acids \(\mathrm{HA}\) and \(\mathrm{HB}\) are 5.9 and \(8.1,\) respectively. Which of the two is the stronger acid?

A \(0.054 M \mathrm{HNO}_{2}\) solution is titrated with a \(\mathrm{KOH}\) solution. What is \(\left[\mathrm{H}^{+}\right]\) at half way to the equivalence point?

The \(p K_{a}\) of butyric acid (HBut) is \(4.7 .\) Calculate \(K_{b}\) for the butyrate ion (But- ).
See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

Chemistry Branches

Read Explanation

Inorganic Chemistry

Read Explanation

Ionic and Molecular Compounds

Read Explanation

Physical Chemistry

Read Explanation

Organic Chemistry

Read Explanation

Chemical Analysis

Read Explanation
View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

Sign-up for free