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19) A solution contains equal concentrations of Hg2+(aq), Pb2+(aq) and Fe2+(aq)

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Question

19) A solution contains equal concentrations of Hg2+(aq), Pb2+(aq) and Fe2+(aq) ions. When a solution of S2-(aq) is slowly added to this solution, the precipitate which forms first is: (Use Ksp values for HgS, PbS and FeS given)

A) HgS 1.6*10^-54

B) PbS 7.0*10^-29

C) FeS 3.7*10^-19

20) A solution contains Hg2+(aq), Pb2+(aq) and Fe2+(aq) ions. When a solution of S2-(aq) is slowly added to this solution, the precipitate which forms last is: A) HgS B) PbS C) FeS 21) The [SO42-]

The [SO4 2-] in a saturated solution of PbSO4 is (Ksp = 1.1 x 10-8)

A) 1.5X10-16 M B) 1.8X10-4 M C) 1.1X10-8 M D) 1x10-4 M

Explanation / Answer

19.

the first to precipitate is that with the lowest Ksp value

in this case, HgS precipitates first

20.

we can compare directly so

Hg will precipitate first

21.

KSp = [Pb+2][SO4-2]

1.1*10^-8 = S*S

S = sqrt(1.1*10^-8) = 1.04880*10^-4

choose D

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