If a saturated solution that is prepared by dissolving Ca(IO3)2 in water has [IO3] = 0.0131M, what is the value of Ksp for calcium iodate, Ca(IO3)2?
Ca(IO3)2 --> Ca+2 + 2IO3-
Initial a 0 0
At equilibrium a-x x 2x
Given 2x = 0.0131
x = 6.55*10^-3
Ksp = [Ca+2][IO3-]2
=(x)(2x)2
= 4x3
=1.124*10^-6 M3
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