Question
calculate the solubility product of leadchloride in pure water.your answer should be in units of molarity raised to the appropriate exponent.
Answers
DrBob222
You need the solubility of PbCl2.
...........PbCl2 --> Pb^2+ + 2Cl^-
.......... solid......x......2x
Ksp = (Pb^+)(Cl^-)2
Ksp = (x)(2x)^2
where x = solubility.
Substitute for x when you have the solubility (in mols/L) and calculate Ksp.
...........PbCl2 --> Pb^2+ + 2Cl^-
.......... solid......x......2x
Ksp = (Pb^+)(Cl^-)2
Ksp = (x)(2x)^2
where x = solubility.
Substitute for x when you have the solubility (in mols/L) and calculate Ksp.