KspHardQuestion 600414
Question
The solubility product of BaSO₄ (Ksp = 1×10⁻¹⁰) in pure water. The molar solubility s is:
- A10⁻⁵ MCorrect
- B10⁻¹⁰ M
- C10⁻² M
- D10⁻⁸ M
Correct answer
10⁻⁵ M
Explanation
BaSO₄ ⇌ Ba²⁺ + SO₄²⁻. Ksp = s² = 10⁻¹⁰. s = √(10⁻¹⁰) = 10⁻⁵ M.