Gypsum (CaSO4) is a common percipitant in water desalination. CaSO4 <=> Ca2+ + SO42-     where Ksp=10-4.6. Assuming that:   [Ca2+]=2x10-2 M; [SO42-]=2x10-3M: a) Find Qsp or IAP for the given water b) Find the solubility index (SI) and determine whether CaSO4 is under, super, or at saturation in water. Feel free to make any assumptions you wish, as long as they're stated.

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Gypsum (CaSO4) is a common percipitant in water desalination.

CaSO4 <=> Ca2+ + SO42-     where Ksp=10-4.6.

Assuming that:   [Ca2+]=2x10-2 M; [SO42-]=2x10-3M:

a) Find Qsp or IAP for the given water

b) Find the solubility index (SI) and determine whether CaSO4 is under, super, or at saturation in water.

Feel free to make any assumptions you wish, as long as they're stated.

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