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6.13.1 - Solubility Product Constant

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Introduction to Ksp

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Teacher
Teacher

Today, we're going to dive into the concept of solubility product constant, or Ksp. Can anyone tell me what they understand by solubility?

Student 1
Student 1

Solubility is how much of a substance can dissolve in a solvent.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! And Ksp helps us understand the solubility of sparingly soluble salts. Can anyone give me an example of a sparingly soluble salt?

Student 2
Student 2

Barium sulfate!

Teacher
Teacher

Right! When barium sulfate dissolves in water, it dissociates into Ba2+ and SO42– ions. This creates an equilibrium that we can express with Ksp. The formula is Ksp = [Ba2+][SO42–]. Remember, we're dealing with the concentrations of the ions.

Student 3
Student 3

So it’s like a constant that relates to how much salt can dissolve?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Let's say we have a saturated solution of barium sulfate, and we find Ksp to be 1.1 × 10–10. That means if you know the concentration of Ba2+ or SO42–, you can find out the other using this value.

Teacher
Teacher

In summary, Ksp gives us a detailed picture of the solubility of salts.

Calculating Solubility from Ksp

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Teacher
Teacher

Now that we understand what Ksp is, how can we use it? Let's calculate the solubility of barium sulfate using its Ksp value.

Student 4
Student 4

Do we use the molar solubility for that?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! If we let S be the molar solubility of BaSO4, how can we express [Ba2+] and [SO42–]?

Student 1
Student 1

It would be [Ba2+] = S and [SO42–] = S.

Teacher
Teacher

Great! So our Ksp expression becomes: Ksp = S * S, or Ksp = S². If we know Ksp is 1.1 × 10–10, what would S be?

Student 2
Student 2

S equals the square root of 1.1 × 10–10!

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! So calculating this gives us the solubility. Hence, understanding Ksp allows us to determine how soluble a salt is under given conditions.

Common Ion Effect

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Teacher
Teacher

Let's discuss the common ion effect. What happens if we add, say, sodium sulfate to our barium sulfate solution?

Student 3
Student 3

Isn't it going to lower the solubility of barium sulfate?

Teacher
Teacher

Absolutely correct! Adding a common ion shifts the equilibrium. How does this relate to Le Chatelier's principle?

Student 4
Student 4

If we have more sulfate ions, the equilibrium will shift to the left, reducing the concentration of Ba2+.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! This is a critical concept in precipitation reactions. If you increase the concentration of one of the ions involved in the equilibrium, the solubility of the sparingly soluble salt decreases.

Teacher
Teacher

In summary, the common ion effect demonstrates how common ions can reduce the solubility of sparingly soluble salts, which is useful in various applications.

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

This section discusses the solubility product constant (Ksp) of sparingly soluble salts and its relevance in equilibrium chemistry.

Standard

The solubility product constant represents the equilibrium between a solid ionic salt and its ions in solution. Understanding Ksp is crucial for predicting solubility and precipitation reactions. This section elaborates on the calculations for solubility based on Ksp, including relationships involving molar solubility and the impact of the common ion effect.

Detailed

In this section, we delve into the concept of solubility product constant (Ksp) for sparingly soluble salts, defining Ksp as the product of the equilibrium concentrations of ions in a saturated solution. Using the dissolution equation of salts like barium sulfate, we show how Ksp can be calculated based on molar solubility. For instance, the equilibrium expression Ksp = [Ba2+][SO42–] represents barium sulfate's dissociation in water. Additionally, we highlight the common ion effect, emphasizing how the introduction of a common ion decreases the solubility of ionic compounds. Ksp values for several common salts provide a framework for further application in predicting solubility and understanding precipitation reactions.

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Introduction to Solubility Product Constant

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Let us now have a solid like barium sulphate in contact with its saturated aqueous solution. The equilibrium between the undisolved solid and the ions in a saturated solution can be represented by the equation:

BaSO4(s)  Ba2+(aq) + SO42–(aq),

Detailed Explanation

This chunk introduces the concept of the solubility product constant (Ksp) using barium sulfate as an example. Barium sulfate is a sparingly soluble salt that establishes an equilibrium between the solid form and its ions once dissolved in water. The equation indicates that when solid barium sulfate is in contact with its saturated solution, it dissociates into barium ions (Ba2+) and sulfate ions (SO42–).

Examples & Analogies

Think of barium sulfate like a sweet that barely dissolves in your drink. When you add it, some sweet particles dissolve (the Ba2+ and SO42– ions) while the rest stays at the bottom (the solid BaSO4). Eventually, the amount of dissolved sweet stabilizes, and the flavors balance out, which is similar to how the Ksp indicates the balance between solid and ions in a saturated solution.

Ksp Equation and Its Implications

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The equilibrium constant is given by the equation:

K = {[Ba2+][SO42–]} / [BaSO4]

For a pure solid substance the concentration remains constant and we can write
Ksp = K[BaSO4] = [Ba2+][SO42–] (6.43)

Detailed Explanation

In this chunk, the equation for the solubility product constant (Ksp) is defined. It specifies that Ksp is the product of the molar concentrations of the dissolved ions (Ba2+ and SO42–), raised to the power of their respective stoichiometric coefficients. Since barium sulfate is a solid, its concentration remains constant and does not appear in the Ksp expression, simplifying the relationship to just the concentrations of the ions. Ksp itself is a key factor in determining how soluble the salt is in water.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine you have a glass of very salty water. The salt that dissolves (the ions) is what we measure to understand how 'salty' the water is. Ksp acts like a scorekeeper for this salty water: it tells you how much salt can dissolve before the glass can’t hold any more, which means it represents the solubility level.

Understanding Molar Solubility

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The experimental value of Ksp in above equation at 298K is 1.1 × 10–10. This means that for solid barium sulphate in equilibrium with its saturated solution, the product of the concentrations of barium and sulphate ions is equal to its solubility product constant. The concentrations of the two ions will be equal to the molar solubility of the barium sulphate. If molar solubility is S, then 1.1 × 10–10 = (S)(S) = S2
or S = 1.05 × 10–5.

Detailed Explanation

This section discusses the relationship between Ksp and molar solubility (S) of barium sulfate. Given that Ksp for barium sulfate is 1.1 × 10–10, you can determine the molar solubility by rearranging the equation. The concentrations of the ions (Ba2+ and SO42–) in a saturated solution are equal to the molar solubility, leading to the calculation of S as approximately 1.05 × 10–5 M. This shows how Ksp helps us quantitatively assess the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt.

Examples & Analogies

Think of it like filling up a bathtub with just a little bit of saltwater. The Ksp tells you how much salt you can add before it stops dissolving and settles at the bottom. Here, S represents the maximum amount of salt water you can have before it can't hold any more salt.

Dissociation of Salts with Multiple Ions

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A salt may give on dissociation two or more than two anions and cations carrying different charges. For example, consider a salt like zirconium phosphate of molecular formula (Zr4+)3(PO43–)4. It dissociates into 3 zirconium cations of charge +4 and 4 phosphate anions of charge –3. If the molar solubility of zirconium phosphate is S, then it can be seen from the stoichiometry of the compound that [Zr4+] = 3S and [PO43–] = 4S and Ksp = (3S)3 (4S)4.

Detailed Explanation

This chunk explains salts that dissociate into multiple ions of different charges, using zirconium phosphate as an example. When zirconium phosphate dissolves, it produces three zirconium cations and four phosphate anions, which affects the calculation of its Ksp. The Ksp expression reflects the stoichiometry of these ions: the concentration of zirconium ions depends on S multiplied by 3, and for phosphate, it depends on S multiplied by 4. The Ksp for such salts incorporates these factors and is calculated based on the concentrations of these ions.

Examples & Analogies

Just like dividing a delicious dessert into different kinds of toppings! If you have a pie with whipped cream and strawberries, the total amount of each topping you need will depend on how many servings you want. Similarly, here, the Ksp calculations depend on how many ions (toppings) we get from each dissolved salt (pie), and each ion contributes differently to the overall flavor (dissolution).

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Solubility Product Constant (Ksp): Refers to the equilibrium between a solid ionic compound and its ions in solution.

  • Common Ion Effect: States that the presence of a common ion will decrease the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt.

  • Saturated Solution: Represents the state where the maximum solute is dissolved in the solvent.

  • Molar Solubility: The number of moles of solute dissolved in a liter of saturated solution.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • An example of Ksp calculation using barium sulfate, where Ksp = [Ba2+][SO42–] can be evaluated to find the molar solubility.

  • The common ion effect can be illustrated by adding sodium sulfate to a barium sulfate solution, reducing the solubility of BaSO4.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • Ksp tells the solubility tale, in saturated solutions, it prevails.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a lake full of barium sulfate where fish (ions) swim up until they reach a constant number, representing Ksp.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • To remember the components: Ba (Barium), So (Sulfur), 4 (four ions in total).

🎯 Super Acronyms

Ksp = Keep Salt Partially, meaning how much salt stays in solution.

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)

    Definition:

    An equilibrium constant that quantifies the solubility of a sparingly soluble ionic compound in a saturated solution.

  • Term: Molality

    Definition:

    A measure of concentration defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

  • Term: Common Ion Effect

    Definition:

    The phenomenon in which the solubility of an ionic compound is reduced when a common ion is added to the solution.

  • Term: Saturated Solution

    Definition:

    A solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature.