Calculate the molar solubility of CuOH2 Ksp 48x1020 and Kfor
Calculate the molar solubility of Cu(OH)2, Ksp= 4.8x10-20 and Kform= 1.1x1013, in 2.0 M NH3. (For simplicity, ignore the reaction of NH3 as a base.) HELP!!
Solution
 Cu(OH)2=Cu2+ +2OH- Ksp= 4.8*10^-20
  Cu2+ + 4NH3=Cu(NH3)2 2+ K=1.1*10^13
 
  Cu(OH)2+4NH3=Cu(NH3)4 2+ +2OH-
 K= Ksp*K=4.8*10^-20 * 1.1*10^13=5.28e-7
  I ----- 1 M 0 0
  C ----- -4x +x +2x
  E ------ (2-4x) x 2x
  K=(x*(2x)^2)/(2-4x)^4
  5.28e-7=4x^3/(2-4x)^4
 
  x=0.012 mol/L

