1. A solution contains 0.010 M K₂SO3 (potassium sulfite) and (calcium nitrate) is added slowly into the above solution (without changing the solution volume). Which ionic compound should precipitate first, CaSO3 or CaSO4? Ksp for CaSO3 = 1.3 × 10-8 Ksp for CaSO4 = 2.4 x 10-5 a) CaSO3 b) CaSO4 c) CaSO3 and CaSO4 precipitate at the same time d) No precipitate forms.

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CHM 142
1. A solution contains 0.010 M K₂SO3 (potassium sulfite) and 0.30 M Na₂SO4 (sodium sulfate). If Ca(NO3)2
(calcium nitrate) is added slowly into the above solution (without changing the solution volume). Which ionic
compound should precipitate first, CaSO3 or CaSO4?
Ksp for CaSO3 = 1.3 × 10-8
x
Ksp for CaSO4 = 2.4 x 10-5
a) CaSO3
b) CaSO4
c) CaSO3 and CaSO4 precipitate at the same time
d) No precipitate forms.
Transcribed Image Text:CHM 142 1. A solution contains 0.010 M K₂SO3 (potassium sulfite) and 0.30 M Na₂SO4 (sodium sulfate). If Ca(NO3)2 (calcium nitrate) is added slowly into the above solution (without changing the solution volume). Which ionic compound should precipitate first, CaSO3 or CaSO4? Ksp for CaSO3 = 1.3 × 10-8 x Ksp for CaSO4 = 2.4 x 10-5 a) CaSO3 b) CaSO4 c) CaSO3 and CaSO4 precipitate at the same time d) No precipitate forms.
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