Quiz | Solubility and Precipitation Reactions

General Chemistry 3 - Quiz

1

What is the solubility-product constant expression for the dissolution of tin(II) hydroxide?

Solubility-product constant Ksp: equilibrium-constant of a dissolution reaction
Dissolution of tin(II) hydroxide: Sn(OH)2 (s)  Sn2+ (aq) + 2 HO- (aq)

2

What is the molar solubility of BaCO3?

Dissolution of BaCO3: BaCO3 (s)  Ba2+ (aq) + CO32- (aq)
According to the reaction stoichiometry, molar solubility s of BaCO3 (s) = [Ba2+] = [CO32-]
Ksp = [Ba2+] [CO32-] = s2    ⇒   s = Ksp1/2

3

What is the molar solubility of Ca3(PO4)2?

Dissolution of Ca3(PO4)2: Ca3(PO4)2 (s)  3 Ca2+ (aq) + 2 PO43- (aq)
According to the reaction stoichiometry, molar solubility s of Ca3(PO4)2[Ca2+]3 = [PO42-]2
Ksp = [Ca2+]3 [PO43-]2 = (3s)3 x (2s)2 = 27s3 x 4s2 =108s5   ⇒ s =  Ksp10815 

4

In which conditions would Ag3PO4 be least soluble?

AgNO3 and Ag3PO4 have a common ion: Ag+
Common ion effect: the solubility of an ionic solid decreases when a common ion is present in solution

5

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

The solubility of an ionic solid is increased by the formation of a soluble complex ion

6

Why Al(OH)3 is soluble in basic solution but insoluble in neutral solution?

Al(OH)3 is an amphoteric metal hydroxides:
Neutral solution: insoluble
Basic solution: Al(OH)3 (s) + HO- (aq) ⇌ [Al(OH)4](aq)     [formation of a soluble hydroxy complex ion]
Acidic solution: Al(OH)3 (s) + 3 H3O+ (aq) ⇌ Al3+ (aq) + 6 H2O (l)     [acid-base neutralization]