Question

If a solution of 20mL of 0.050M K+ is added to 80mL of 0.50M ClO4- will a precipitate form and what is the value of Qsp? For KClO4, Ksp = 1.07 x 10-2

Answer 1

Q< K hence a precipitate will not form.

Step-by-step explanation:

First convert the concentration to molL-1

For number of moles of K^+ = 0.05×20/1000 = 1×10^-3 moles

If we have 1×10^-3 moles in 20cm3

Then in 1000cm^3 we have 1×10^-3 moles×1000/20= 0.05 M

For ClO4^-= 0.50×80/1000= 0.04 moles

If we have 0.04 moles in 80cm3

Then in 1000cm^3 we have 0.04 moles×1000/80= 0.5 M

Q= [K^+] [ClO4^-]

Q= [0.05] [0.5]

Q= 0.025= 2.5×10-2

Q< K hence a precipitate will not form.