question archive Calculate the molar solubility of PbCl2 in pure water, Ksp for PbCl2 is 1

Calculate the molar solubility of PbCl2 in pure water, Ksp for PbCl2 is 1

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Calculate the molar solubility of PbCl2 in pure water, Ksp for PbCl2 is 1.17 x 10^-5.

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Answer:

the dissociation of PbCl2 is as follows:

Let the solubility as S

PbCl2(s) <======> Pb2+ + 2Cl-

S S 2S

Ksp = [Pb2+][Cl-]2

Ksp = [S][2S]2

Ksp = 4S3

S = (Ksp/4)1/3

S = (1.17*10-5)1/3

S = 0.0143 M

Hence, molar solubility is 0.0143 M.