Equilibrium Question 901

Question: A solution saturated in lime water has a pH of 12.4. Then the Ksp for Ca(OH)2 is:

Options:

A) 3.2×103

B) 7.8×106

C) 7.8×1028

D) 3.2×104

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

pH=12.4

log(H+)=12.4,

log[H+]=13.6

Ca(OH+,)22OH+Ca2+

[H+]=4×1013

[OH]=10144×10=13×101=2.5×102

Ksp=[Ca2+][OH]

[Ca2+]=12[OH]

(18×101)(14×101)2=18×116×103

7.8×106



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