Solubility product
constants are values to describe the saturation of ionic compounds with low
solubility. A saturated solution is when there is a dynamic equilibrium between
the solute dissolved, the dissociated ions, the undissolved and the compound. It is calculated from the product of the ion concentration in the solution. For the generic salt, AB2, the dissociation would be as follows:
AB2 = A2+ + 2B-
So, the expression for the solubility product would be:
Ksp = [A2+] [B-]^2
we let x = [AB2] = [A2+] = 0.420 / 1 = 0.420 M
2x = [B-]
Ksp = x (2x)^2
Ksp= 4x^3
Ksp = 4(0.420)^3
Ksp = 0.2964
The Ksp of the salt at temperature 25 degrees Celsius would be 0.2964.
