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