Question

AB2AB2 has a molar solubility of 3.72×10−4 M3.72×10−4 M. What is the value of the solubility product constant for AB2AB2? Express your answer numerically.

Answer 1

Ksp = 2.06x10⁻¹⁰

Step-by-step explanation:

For AB₂. solubility product constant, Ksp, is written as follows:

AB₂(s) ⇄ A²⁺ + 2Br⁻

Ksp = [A²⁺] [Br⁻]²

Molar solubility represents how many moles of AB₂ are soluble per liter of solution. and is obtained from Ksp:

AB₂(s) ⇄ A²⁺ + 2Br⁻

AB₂(s) ⇄ X + 2X

where X are moles that are soluble (Molar solubility)

Ksp = [X] [2X]²

Ksp = 4X³

As molar solubility of the salt is 3.72x10⁻⁴M:

Ksp = 4X³

Ksp = 4(3.72x10⁻⁴)³

Ksp = 2.06x10⁻¹⁰