Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium 2 Question 17

17. A solution which is 103M each in Mn2+,Fe2+,Zn2+ and Hg2+ is treated with 1016M sulphide ion. If Ksp of MnS,FeS,ZnS and HgS are 1015,1023,1020 and 1054 respectively, which one will precipitate first?

(2003, 1M)

(a) FeS

(b) MgS

(c) HgS

(d) ZnS

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Solution:

  1. Minimum S2 concentration would be required for precipitation of least soluble HgS.

For HgS,S2 required for precipitation is

[S2]=Ksp[Hg2+]=1054103=1051M