Introduction to Solubility Equilibria
This is the amount of salt that will dissolve to form a saturated solution at a given temperature.
What is solubility
This is the equilibrium constant for the dissolution of a sparingly soluble ionic compound in water.
What is the solubility product constant
Salts that are typically classified as this are actually slightly soluble.
What is insoluble
What does it mean for a solution to be saturated in terms of Ksp
saturated solution is at equilibrium and Q=Ksp
These salts involve an equilibrium between solid and dissociated ions
What are slightly soluble salts
What does it mean for a solution to be unsaturated in terms of Ksp
Q<Ksp and more solvent can be dissolved
The equilibrium constant for solubility expressions is written as this
What is Ksp
What does it mean for a solution to be supersaturated in terms of Ksp
Q>K and crystallization will occur if a seed crystal is put in solution
This is calculated from initial ion concentrations
What is Qsp
This is how you can increase solubility in a solution
What is lowering the pH of the solution