. Calculate the Qsp for the mixing of 30.0 mL of 3.7 × 10-3 M Sr(NO3)2 and 25.0 mL of 0.02 M Na2SO4, and state whether a precipitate will form?
A. Qsp = 2.8 × 10^-7; No.
B. Qsp = 2.8 × 10^-7; Yes.
C. Qsp = 1.8 × 10^-5; No.
D. Qsp = 1.8 × 10^-5; Yes.
The answer is B. How does one get the answer?
moles of Sr(NO3)2 in 3.7*10-3M and 30ml = Molarity* Volume (L)(3.7*10-3)*30/1000 =0.000111
Moles of Na2SO4 = 0.02*25/1000=0.0005 moles
Volume after mixing = 30+25= 55ml
Concentrations : Sr(NO3)2 : 0.000111*1000/55=0.002018 and Na2SO4= 0.0005*1000/55=0.009091M
The following reaction takes place leading to formation of SrSO4
Sr(NO3)2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) ------> SrSO4(s) + 2 NaNO3(aq)
Sr+2 +SO4-2 --------> SrSO4(s)
QSP= 0.002018*0.009091 =1.8*10-5
Precipitate forms
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