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#Ksp calculation

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The Ksp of Mg(OH)2 is 1.8 × 10⁻¹¹ . What is the pH at which [Mg²⁺] = 1.0 × 10⁻⁴ M in a saturated solution?

For Mg(OH)2 Mg²⁺ + 2OH- , Ksp = [Mg²⁺][OH-]² = 1.8 × 10⁻¹¹ , (1.0 × 10⁻⁴)[OH-]² = 1.8 × 10⁻¹¹ , [OH-]² = 1.8 × 10⁻⁷ , [OH-] = 1.34 × 10⁻⁴ , pOH = 3.87 , pH = 14 - 3.87 = 10.13 .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Relationship Between Kp Kc and Factors Affecting Equilibrium - Le Chatelier

The Ksp of CaF₂ is 3.9 × 10⁻¹¹ . What is [Ca²⁺] in a saturated solution with 0.02 M NaF ?

For CaF₂ Ca²⁺ + 2F- , Ksp = [Ca²⁺][F-]² = 3.9 × 10⁻¹¹ . [F-] = 0.02 + 2[Ca²⁺] ≈ 0.02 , [Ca²⁺] (0.02)² = 3.9 × 10⁻¹¹ , [Ca²⁺] = 9.75 × 10⁻⁸ M .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Relationship Between Kp Kc and Factors Affecting Equilibrium - Le Chatelier

The Ksp of AgIO₃ is 3.0 × 10⁻⁸ . What is [Ag+] in a saturated solution containing 0.02 M KIO₃ ?

For AgIO₃ Ag+ + IO₃- , Ksp = [Ag+][IO₃-] = 3.0 × 10⁻⁸ . [IO₃-] = 0.02 + [Ag+] ≈ 0.02 M , [Ag+] = (3.0 × 10⁻⁸/0.02) = 1.5 × 10⁻⁶ M .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant