CBSE Class 11-science Answered
Calculate the solubility of MgSO4(Ksp=1.0*10^-10 at 298 K) in:
(a) pure water
(b)1.0M Na2SO4.
(Express solubilities in mol/L).
Asked by verma2 | 23 Jan, 2012, 11:33: PM
Expert Answer
MgSO4 (s) <---> Mg2+ (aq) + SO42- (aq)
Ksp = [Mg2+][SO42-] = 1.0 x 10-10 at 298 K
We are not given any initial concentration of any of these ions so we say that Mg2+ have 0 M (moles/liter) and SO42- have 0 M. However, since the solid magnisium sulfate dissolves to some extent and we do not know the number (which is what we are trying to figure out), we say that X amount has been added to both ions. So the resulting concentration in equilibrium is [Mg2+] = 0 + X = X and [SO42- ] = 0 + X = X.
Since, [Mg2+] = [SO42-] = x
we can write [Mg2+]2 = x2 = 1.0 x 10-10
or [Mg2+] = (1.0 x 10-10 )1/2 = 1.0 x 10-5
Answered by | 24 Jan, 2012, 10:44: AM
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