Consider the insoluble compound zinc sulfide , ZnS . The zinc ion also forms a complex with hydroxide ions . Write a balanced net ionic equation to show why the solubility of ZnS (s) increases in the presence of hydroxide ions and calculate the equilibrium constant for this reaction. For Zn(OH)42- , Kf = 2.9×1015 . Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). K =

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Consider the insoluble compound zinc sulfide , ZnS . The zinc ion also forms a complex with hydroxide ions . Write a balanced net ionic equation to show why the solubility of ZnS (s) increases in the presence of hydroxide ions and calculate the equilibrium constant for this reaction. For Zn(OH)42- , Kf = 2.9×1015 .

Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s).

K =

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