Question

Write a balanced chemical equation for the solubility equilibrium of calcium lactate.

Answer 1

Answer: The solubility equilibrium equation is written below.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solubility is defined as the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a solvent at equilibrium.

Solubility product is defined as the product of concentration of ions present in a solution each raised to the power its stoichiometric ratio. It is represented as
`K_(sp)`

Calcium lactate is an ionic compound formed by the combination of 1 calcium ion and 2 lactate ions.

The equilibrium reaction for the ionization of calcium lactate follows the equation:

`Ca(C_3H_5O_3)_2(s)\rightleftharpoons Ca^(2+)(aq.)+2(C_3H_6O_3)^-(aq.)`

The solubility product for the above reaction is:

`K_(sp)=[Ca^(2+)]* [C_3H_6O_3^-]^2`

Hence, the solubility equilibrium equation is written above.