Copper hydroxide is only very slightly soluble in water. Thereaction by which it goes into solution is: Cu(OH)2 (s) -->Cu^2+ (aq) + 2 OH- (aq)
(a) Formulate the expresion for the equilibrium constant, Ksp,for the above reaction.
(b) It is possible to dissolve significant amounts of Cu(OH)2 insolutions in which the concentration of either Cu^2+ or OH- isvery, very small. Explain using Ksp why this is the case.
(c) Explain why Cu(OH)2 might have a very appreciable solubilityin 1 M HCl.
*note that the arrows used in the above reactions should be halfarrows going in both directions*