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What is the special constant used to describe the solubility of slightly soluble electrolytes?
What is the special constant used to describe the solubility of slightly soluble electrolytes?
- Solubility constant
- Ion concentration factor
- Ksp (correct)
- Equilibrium constant
In the equilibrium expression for a slightly soluble salt, what does [Ag+][Cl- ]= Ksp represent?
In the equilibrium expression for a slightly soluble salt, what does [Ag+][Cl- ]= Ksp represent?
- Concentration equilibrium
- Activity product
- Ionic strength product
- Solubility product (correct)
Why can the equilibrium expression for slightly soluble salts be written in terms of concentrations instead of activities?
Why can the equilibrium expression for slightly soluble salts be written in terms of concentrations instead of activities?
- High temperature
- Low ionic strength (correct)
- High solubility
- Excess solid phase
What power are the concentrations of each ion raised to in the equilibrium expression for slightly soluble electrolytes?
What power are the concentrations of each ion raised to in the equilibrium expression for slightly soluble electrolytes?
What is an example of a slightly soluble salt mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a slightly soluble salt mentioned in the text?