Question:

The solubility of MX2–type electrolytes is 0.5 × 10–4 Mole/lit. then find out the Ksp of electrolytes :

Updated On: Apr 15, 2024
  • 5 × 10–12

  • 25 × 10–10

  • 1 × 10–13

  • 5 × 10–13

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is (D) :  5 × 10–13

An electrolyte MX2 undergoes dissociation as follows :

 MX2\(\rightleftharpoons\)M+2+2X− Concentration MX2 M+2 X− Initial concentration 1 0 0 Concentration at Equilibrium 1-s s 2s Thus from the above condition we can say that, Ksp=s×(2s)2=4×(s)3 Here, s (the solubility ) is 0.5×10−4mole/lit. ∴ Ksp =4×(0.5×10−4)3 ∴ Ksp=5×10−13

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Concepts Used:

Law of Chemical Equilibrium

Law of Chemical Equilibrium states that at a constant temperature, the rate of a chemical reaction is directly proportional to the product of the molar concentrations of the reactants each raised to a power equal to the corresponding stoichiometric coefficients as represented by the balanced chemical equation.

Let us consider a general reversible reaction;

A+B ↔ C+D

After some time, there is a reduction in reactants A and B and an accumulation of the products C and D. As a result, the rate of the forward reaction decreases and that of backward reaction increases. 

Eventually, the two reactions occur at the same rate and a state of equilibrium is attained. 

By applying the Law of Mass Action;

The rate of forward reaction;

Rf = Kf [A]a [B]b

The rate of backward reaction;

Rb = Kb [C]c [D]d

Where,

[A], [B], [C] and [D] are the concentrations of A, B, C and D at equilibrium respectively.

a, b, c, and d are the stoichiometric coefficients of A, B, C and D respectively.

Kf and Kb­ are the rate constants of forward and backward reactions.

However, at equilibrium,

Rate of forward reaction = Rate of backward reaction.

Kc is called the equilibrium constant expressed in terms of molar concentrations.

The above equation is known as the equation of Law of Chemical Equilibrium.