Question

How do I calculate the ksp for copper hydroxide?

Answer 1

When copper hydroxide disolves in water the following occurs:

`Cu\left(OH\right)_2\text{ }\rightarrow Cu^{+2\text{ }}+2OH^-`

To calculate de constant Ksp we use the following equation:

`Ksp=\lbrack Cu^(+2)\rbrack\lbrack OH^-\rbrack^2`

So knowing the concentration of both ions in solution we can calculate the solubility product constant.