Answer:
Ksp = 8.8x10⁻⁵
Explanation:
Full question is:
After mixing an excess PbCl2 with a fixed amount of water, it is found that the equilibrium concentration of Pb2+ is 2.8 × 10–2 M. What is Ksp for PbCl2?
When an excess of PbCl₂ is added to water, Pb²⁺ and Cl⁻ ions are produced following Ksp equilibrium:
PbCl₂(s) ⇄ Pb²⁺ + 2Cl⁻
Ksp = [Pb²⁺] [Cl⁻]²
If an excess of PbCl₂ was added, an amount of Pb²⁺ is produced (X) and twice Pb²⁺ is produced as Cl⁻ (2X):
Ksp = [X] [2X]²
Ksp = 4X³
As X is the amount of Pb²⁺ = 2.8x10⁻²M:
Ksp = 4(2.8x10⁻²)³
