Calculate the number of grams of solid Mg(OH)2 that will dissolve in 650 mL of water. For Mg(OH)2, Ksp = 1.5 x 10-11. Assume no volume change for the solution when the solid is added.

Question

Calculate the number of grams of solid Mg(OH)2 that will dissolve in 650 mL of water. For Mg(OH)2, Ksp = 1.5 x 10-11. Assume no volume change for the solution when the solid is added.
A. 0.0093
B. 0.0059
C. 0.012
D. 0.019
E. 0.060

I got 0.0059, but I'm not sure if this is correct or not.

DrBob222 · Answer

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