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20.2 Finding the Solubility of a Salt (Video)

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    The Ksp expression can be used to find the molar solubility of a salt (s).  From this, the concentration of the insoluble salt’s ions in a saturated solution can be determined.

    For a saturated solution of CaF2(s), find the molar solubility if Ksp = 5.3 x 10-9.  Also, find {Ca2+} and {F-} at equilibrium.

    CaF2(s) Ca2+(aq) + 2 F-(aq)

     - s              s           2 s

    Ksp = {Ca2+}{F-}2 = {s}{2s}2 = 4s3

    Ksp = 4s3

    s = (5.3 x 10-9/4)1/3 = 1.1 x 10-3 M

    {Ca2+} = s = 1.1 x 10-3 M

    {F-} = 2 s = 2.2 x 10-3 M

    This video contains examples of determining the solubility of a salt (s) if given the solubility product (Ksp)

    Link to Video

    Finding the Solubility of a Salt: https://youtu.be/98BuldrICXM

     

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