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Chemistry 17: 5-7

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Homework

Common Ions

Chapter 17: 5-7 Homework

Reading Preparation

Textbook assignment: Read Kotz and Triechel, Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity Chapter 17: Sections 5 to 7.

Study Notes

Key Formula

PrincipleFormulaNotes
Q and K in precipitation reactions Q = Ksp: solution is saturated.
Q < Ksp: solution is not saturated
Q > Ksp: solution is oversaturated, precipitation will occur

Web Lecture

Read the following weblecture before chat: Complex Ions and Precipitation

Study Activity

Videos for Chapter 17: Principles of Chemical Reactivity: Other Aspects of Aqueous Equilibri

Review the Videos at Thinkwell Video Lessons.

  • Under "EQUILIBRIUM IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS"
    • Solubility Equilibria
      • Fraction Precipitation

Use the Solution Simulation below to explore saturation. Under what conditions will a solute dissolve? Under what conditions will it precipitate back out of the solution?

Chat Preparation Activities

Chapter Quiz


(Aligns to) AP #14 GUIDED INQUIRY — Creating an effective buffer solution — Phase III

Complete your data analysis and file your formal report.

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