7. write solubility product constant expressions for each of the following slightly soluble substances.\n a…

7. write solubility product constant expressions for each of the following slightly soluble substances.\n a. iron(iii) hydroxide\n b. magnesium carbonate\n c. aluminum phosphate
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Write dissociation equation for iron(III) hydroxide
The dissociation of iron(III) hydroxide ($Fe(OH)3$) in water is $Fe(OH)3(s)\rightleftharpoons Fe^{3 +}(aq)+3OH^-(aq)$. The solubility - product constant ($K{sp}$) is the product of the molar concentrations of the ions in the saturated solution, each raised to the power equal to its coefficient in the balanced chemical equation. So, $K{sp}=[Fe^{3 +}][OH^-]^3$.
Step2: Write dissociation equation for magnesium carbonate
The dissociation of magnesium carbonate ($MgCO_3$) in water is $MgCO_3(s)\rightleftharpoons Mg^{2+}(aq)+CO_3^{2 -}(aq)$. Then $K_{sp}=[Mg^{2+}][CO_3^{2 -}]$.
Step3: Write dissociation equation for aluminum phosphate
The dissociation of aluminum phosphate ($AlPO_4$) in water is $AlPO_4(s)\rightleftharpoons Al^{3+}(aq)+PO_4^{3 -}(aq)$. So, $K_{sp}=[Al^{3+}][PO_4^{3 -}]$.
Answer:
a. $K_{sp}=[Fe^{3 +}][OH^-]^3$ b. $K_{sp}=[Mg^{2+}][CO_3^{2 -}]$ c. $K_{sp}=[Al^{3+}][PO_4^{3 -}]$