CHM 2046 Lecture Notes - Solubility Equilibrium, Rice Chart

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The effect of ph on the solubility of zn(oh)2. Some solids that are only weakly soluble in pure water become much more soluble in an acidic solution (ph < 7). An obvious example are compounds that produce oh- ions when dissolved, such as metal hydroxides. Zn(oh)2 (s) zn2+ (aq) + 2 oh- (aq) We have already seen that in increase in the [h3o+] concentration reduces the [oh-], since kw = Thus, in order to maintain the solubility product ksp, the concentration of [zn2+] must increase, leading to the increased solubility of the solid. Solution: (1) set up an ice table, and solve for the solubility (x) of zn(oh)2 (s). Zn(oh)2 (s) zn2+ (aq) + 2 oh- (aq) (solid) Therefore, solubility (x) = 2. 2 x 10-6 m. (2) there are actually two equilibria to take into account. The one above for zn(oh)2 and the usual one for water: 2h2o (l) h3o+ (aq) + oh- (aq)

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