Chapter 17, Problem 17.47QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

By mixing two solutions, formation of precipitate happens or not has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

• The solubility product constant ( ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}$) is defined as the equilibrium between compound and its ions in an aqueous solution.
• Solubility product is the multiplication of concentration of dissolved ion,  raised to the power of coefficients.
• Ionic compound ${\text{A}}_{\text{3}}\text{B}$ ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\text{=}{\left[\text{A}\right]}^{\text{3}}\left[\text{B}\right]$.
• Reaction quotient (Q) is the ratio of product of concentration of products  to that of  product of concentration of reactants, raised to the power of coefficients.
• ${\text{Q}}_{\text{c}}\text{=}\frac{{\text{[C]}}^{\text{c}}{\text{[D]}}^{\text{d}}}{{\text{[A]}}^{\text{a}}{\text{[B]}}^{\text{b}}}$

To predict: precipitation occurs or not.