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A 75.0-L solution is 0.0251 M in Ca2+. If Na2SO4 is added to the solution in order to
Chapter 15, Problem 106P(choose chapter or problem)
A 75.0-L solution is 0.0251 M in \(\mathrm {Ca^{2+}}\). If \(\mathrm {Na_2SO_4}\) is added to the solution in order to precipitate the calcium, what minimum mass of \(\mathrm {Na_2SO_4}\) is required to get a precipitate?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
Ca^{2+}
Na_2SO_4
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
A 75.0-L solution is 0.0251 M in \(\mathrm {Ca^{2+}}\). If \(\mathrm {Na_2SO_4}\) is added to the solution in order to precipitate the calcium, what minimum mass of \(\mathrm {Na_2SO_4}\) is required to get a precipitate?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
Ca^{2+}
Na_2SO_4
ANSWER:
Solution 106P
Step 1:
Precipitation occurs when the ionic product exceeds the solubility product constant.
CaSO4 → Ca2+ + SO42-
Solubility product for CaSO4 = 7.10 x 10-5
Concentration of 75.0 L Ca2+ is 0.0251 M
We know,
Ksp = [Ca2+][SO42-]
[SO42-] = Ksp/ Ca2+]
= 7.10 x 10-5/ 0.0251 = 2.83 x 10-3 M
Thus, minimum concentration of SO42- 2.83 x 10-3 M is required to get a precipitate of CaSO4