Chemistry Ch. 17 Test Bank

Chapter 17 - Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria
1. Cation C and anion A form an ionic compound for which Ksp = s2, where s is the molar
solubility of the ionic compound. Which of Figures IIII represent(s) possible results of the
mixing of an aqueous solution containing cation C with an aqueous solution containing
anion A?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
only I
only III
both I and III
both I and II
only II
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
Write solubility product expressions. (Example 17.1)
solubility | solubility equilibria
KEY: solubility product constant
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2. Cation C and anion A form an ionic compound for which Ksp = 4s3, where s is the molar
solubility of the ionic compound. Which of Figures IIII represent(s) possible results of the
mixing of an aqueous solution containing cation C with an aqueous solution containing
anion A?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
only III
only II
both I and II
only I
both I and III
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
OBJ: Write solubility product expressions. (Example 17.1)
REF: 17.1
TOP: solubility | solubility equilibria

MSC: general chemistry
3. Which of the following particulate views is/are consistent with a heterogeneous

equilibrium?
I
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
II
III
I only
II only
III only
II and III
I, II, and III
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
OBJ: Write solubility product expressions. (Example 17.1)
REF: 17.1
4. What is the solubility product expression for Al(OH)3?

A) Ksp = [Al3+][3OH]
B) Ksp = 3[Al3+][OH]3
C) Ksp = [Al3+][OH]3
D) Ksp = [Al3+][3OH]3
E) Ksp = [Al3+][OH]
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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5. What is the solubility product expression for Th(IO3)4?

A) Ksp = [Th4+][4IO3]4
B) Ksp = [Th4+][IO3]
C) Ksp = [Th][IO3]4
D) Ksp = [Th4+][IO3]4
E) Ksp = [Th4+][IO3]
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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6. What is the solubility product expression for Zn3(PO4)2?

A) Ksp = [Zn32+][(PO43)2]
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp = [3Zn2+]3[2PO43]2
Ksp = [Zn2+][2PO43]
Ksp = [Zn3+]2[PO42]3
Ksp = [Zn2+]3[PO43]2
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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7. What is the solubility product expression for mercury(I) iodide, Hg2I2?

A) Ksp = [Hg22+][2I]2
B) Ksp = [Hg22+][I]2
C) Ksp = [Hg22+][2I ]
D) Ksp = [Hg2][I2]
E) Ksp = [Hg+]2[I]2
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
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8. What is the solubility product expression for La2(CO3)3?

A) Ksp = [2La3+]2[3CO32]3
B) Ksp = [La2+]2[CO32]3
C) Ksp = [2La3+]2[CO32]3
D) Ksp = [2La3+][3CO32]
E) Ksp = [La3+]2[CO32]3
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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9. What is the solubility product expression for Pb3(PO4)4?

A) Ksp = [Pb3+]4[PO44]3
B) Ksp = [3Pb3+][4PO43]
C) Ksp = [3Pb3+]3[4PO43]4
D) Ksp = [Pb2+]3[PO43]2
E) Ksp = [Pb4+]3[PO43]4
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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10. What is the solubility product expression for Sn(IO3)2?

A) Ksp = [Sn2+][IO3]2
B) Ksp = [Sn4+][2IO32]2
C) Ksp = [Sn2+][2IO3]
D) Ksp = [Sn4+][IO32]2
E) Ksp = [Sn2+][2IO3]2
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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11. Figures IIV represent ionic compounds formed upon the mixing of an aqueous solution
containing cation C with an aqueous solution containing anion A. Identify the figure(s) that
represent(s) products for which Ksp = s2, where s is the molar solubility of the ionic
compound.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
only I
only II
only IV
only III
both I and II
ANS: D
PTS: 1
OBJ: Define molar solubility.
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
represent(s) products for which Ksp = 4s3, where s is the molar solubility of the ionic
compound.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
both I and II
only II
only IV
only I
only III
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
represent(s) products for which Ksp = 108s5, where s is the molar solubility of the ionic
compound.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
only II
both I and II
only IV
only III
only I
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
14. What is the relationship between molar solubility (s) and Ksp for calcium fluoride?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
15. What is the correct mathematical expression for finding the molar solubility (s) of Sn(OH)2?
A) 2s3 = Ksp
B) 4s3 = Ksp
C) 108s5 = Ksp
D) 2s2 = Ksp
E) 8s3 = Ksp
ANS: B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
16. The concentration of calcium carbonate in a saturated aqueous solution of the salt at 25C is
6.71 10 5 M. What is the Ksp of this sparingly soluble salt?
A) 4.50 10 9
B) 1.21 10 12
C) 5.47 10 16
D) 8.19 10 3
E) 4.06 10 2
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
OBJ: Calculate Ksp from the solubility (simple example). (Example 17.2)
17. The solubility of strontium carbonate in water at 25C is 4.50 10
this sparingly soluble salt?
A) 9.30 10 10
B) 1.13 10 13
C) 2.34 10 17
D) 5.52 10 3
E) 3.12 10 2
g/L. What is the Ksp of
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
OBJ: Calculate Ksp from the solubility (simple example). (Example 17.2)
18. After mixing an excess PbCl2 with a fixed amount of water, it is found that the equilibrium
concentration of Pb2+ is 1.6 102 M. What is Ksp for PbCl2?
A) 4.0 106
B) 1.6 105
C) 2.5 104
D) 4.8 102
E) 1.0 106
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
Calculate Ksp from the solubility (more complicated example).(Example 17.3)
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19. The solubility of lead(II) sulfate is 4.0 102 g/L. What is the solubility product constant
for lead(II) sulfate?
A) 1.7 108
B) 1.3 104
C) 1.6 103
D) 4.6 1015
E) 8.9 1012
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
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20. The solubility of silver(I) carbonate is 3.6 102 g/L. What is the solubility product
constant for silver(I) carbonate?
A) 4.4 1015
B) 8.9 10 12
C) 1.7 108
D) 1.3 104
E) 1.3 103
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
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21. The hydroxide ion concentration of a saturated solution of Fe(OH)2 is 1.16 10

is the solubility product constant for Fe(OH)2?
A) 7.80 10 16
B) 6.24 10 15
C) 1.56 10 15
D) 3.41 10 3
E) 2.26 10 2
M. What
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
OBJ: Calculate Ksp from the solubility (more complicated example).(Example 17.3)
NOT: REVISED
22. The silver-ion concentration in a saturated solution of silver(I) chromate is 1.3 104 M.
What is Ksp for silver(I) chromate?
A) 2.9 1016
B) 4.2 109
C) 8.8 1012
D) 1.1 10 12
E) 1.7 108
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.1
OBJ: Calculate Ksp from the solubility (more complicated example).(Example 17.3)

23. Which of the following salts has the highest molar solubility in water?
A) SrCO3 (Ksp = 9.3 1010)
B) BaSO4 (Ksp = 1.1 1010 )
C) PbS (Ksp = 2.5 1027)
D) BaCrO4 (Ksp = 1.2 1010)
E) AgCl (Ksp = 1.8 1010 )
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
Calculate the solubility from Ksp. (Example 17.4)
solubility product constant | relative solubilities
REF: 17.1
24. Which of the following salts has the lowest molar solubility?
A) SrCO3 (Ksp = 9.3 1010)
B) MnS (Ksp = 2.5 1010)
C) BaF2 (Ksp = 1.0 106)
D) BaSO4 (Ksp = 1.1 1010)
E) AgCl (Ksp = 1.8 1010)
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
25. Rank the following salts in order of increasing molar solubility.

Salt
BaSO4
AgCl
BaCO3
CdS
PbSO4
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp
1.1 1010
1.8 1010
9.1 109
8 1027
1.8 108
CdS < AgCl < BaSO4 < BaCO3 < PbSO4

CdS < AgCl < BaCO3 < BaSO4 < PbSO4
CdS < BaSO4 < AgCl < BaCO3 < PbSO4
PbSO4 < BaCO3 < AgCl < BaSO4 < CdS
PbSO4 < BaCO3 < BaSO4 < AgCl < CdS
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
26. A saturated solution of which of the following salts will have the lowest molar concentration
of chromate ion?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
BaCrO4 (Ksp = 2.1 10-10)

CuCrO4 (Ksp = 3.6 10-6)
Ag2CrO4 (Ksp = 1.2 10-12)
Hg2CrO4 (Ksp = 2.0 10-9)
Tl2CrO4 (Ksp = 9.8 10-13)
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
OBJ: Calculate the solubility from Ksp. (Example 17.4)
REF: 17.1
27. A saturated solution of which of the following salts will have the greatest molar
concentration of silver ion?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ag2S (Ksp = 8 10-51)

AgCl (Ksp = 1.8 10-10)
Ag2CrO4 (Ksp = 1.2 10-12)
Ag2CO3 (Ksp = 8.1 10-12)
Ag4Fe(CN)6 (Ksp = 8.5 10-45)
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
28. What is the solubility (in g/L) of aluminum hydroxide at 25C? The solubility product
constant for aluminum hydroxide is 4.6 1033 at 25C.
A) 3.6 1031 g/L
B) 8.2 1010 g/L
C) 2.8 107 g/L
D) 5.3 1015 g/L
E) 1.8 1031 g/L
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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29. What is the solubility (in g/L) of silver(I) bromide at 25C? The solubility product constant
for silver(I) bromide is 5.0 1013 at 25C.
A) 9.4 103 g/L
B) 9.4 1011 g/L
C) 1.3 104 g/L
D) 4.7 1011 g/L
E) 7.9 102 g/L
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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30. Rank the following metal sulfides in order of increasing molar solubility in water.
Salt
CoS
CuS
FeS
HgS
MnS
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp
4 1021
6 1036
6 1018
1.6 1052
2.5 1010
MnS < FeS < CoS < CuS < HgS

FeS < HgS < CoS < CuS < MnS
HgS < CuS < CoS < FeS < MnS
CuS < CoS < FeS < MnS < HgS
CoS < CuS < FeS < HgS < MnS
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
31. What is the molar solubility of silver(I) bromide at 25C? The solubility product constant
for silver(I) bromide is 5.0 1013 at 25C.
A) 7.1 107 M
B) 2.5 1013 M
C) 4.2 104 M
D) 5.0 105 M
E) 5.0 1013 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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32. What is the molar solubility of calcium sulfate at 25C? The solubility product constant for
calcium sulfate is 2.4 105 at 25C.
A) 2.4 105 M
B) 3.5 102 M
C) 1.2 105 M
D) 1.8 102 M
E) 4.9 103 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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33. What is the molar solubility of barium fluoride at 25C? The solubility product constant for
barium fluoride is 1.0 106 at 25C.
A) 6.3 103 M
B) 1.0 106 M
C) 5.0 107 M
D) 1.0 103 M
E) 1.6 102 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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34. What is the molar solubility of aluminum hydroxide at 25C? The solubility product
constant for aluminum hydroxide is 4.6 1033 at 25C.
A) 2.3 1033 M
B) 6.8 1017 M
C) 4.6 1033 M
D) 3.6 109 M
E) 1.0 1011 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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35. What is the solubility (in g/L) of barium chromate at 25C? The solubility product constant
for barium chromate is 1.2 1010 at 25C.
A) 0.42 g/L
B) 3.0 108 g/L
C) 1.5 108 g/L
D) 0.079 g/L
E) 0.0028 g/L
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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36. What is the solubility (in g/L) of calcium fluoride at 25C? The solubility product constant
for calcium fluoride is 3.4 1011 at 25C.
A) 0.00046 g/L
B) 2.7 109 g/L
C) 0.016 g/L
D) 1.3 109 g/L
E) 0.094 g/L
ANS: C
PTS:
DIF:
easy
REF: 17.1

37. Pure water is saturated with slightly soluble calcium fluoride, CaF2. Which of the following
is true concerning the equilibrium concentration of Ca2+?
A)
B) [Ca2+] = [F]
C)
D)
E) [Ca2+] = Ksp
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.1
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38. Which of the following salts has the lowest molar solubility in water?
A) Ni(OH)2 (Ksp = 2.0 1015)
B) Fe(OH)2 (Ksp = 8 1016)
C) PbI2 (Ksp = 6.5 109)
D) SrCO3 (Ksp = 9.3 1010)
E) AgBr (Ksp = 5.0 1013)
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
39. Which of the following salts has the highest molar solubility in water?
A) CaCO3 (Ksp = 3.8 109)
B) Ni(OH)2 (Ksp = 2.0 1015)
C) Fe(OH)2 (Ksp = 8 1016)
D) AgBr (Ksp = 5.0 1013)
E) PbI2 (Ksp = 6.5 109)
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
KEY: precipitation calculations
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40. Which salt has the highest molar solubility in pure water?
Salt
Cd(OH)2
Ksp
5.3 1015
Fe(OH)2
PbCrO4
CdCO3
Mn(OH)2
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
8.0 1016
1.8 1014
6.2 1012
2.0 1013
CdCO3
Cd(OH)2
Mn(OH)2
PbCrO4
Fe(OH)2
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
41. Which salt has the lowest molar solubility in pure water?
Salt
Cd(OH)2
Fe(OH)2
PbCrO4
CdCO3
Mn(OH)2
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp
5.3 1015
8.0 1016
1.8 1014
6.2 1012
2.0 1013
PbCrO4
Fe(OH)2
CdCO3
Cd(OH)2
Mn(OH)2
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
42. What is the hydroxide-ion concentration of a saturated solution of Ni(OH)2? For Ni(OH)2,
Ksp = 2.0 1015.
A) 2.8 103 M
B) 7.9 106 M
C) 1.0 107 M
D) 2.7 102 M
E) 1.6 105 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
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43. What is the pH of a saturated solution of Ni(OH)2? For Ni(OH)2, Ksp = 2.0 1015.
A) 4.80
B) 8.90
C) 5.10
D) 9.20
E) 7.00
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
general chemistry
44. Rank the following salts in order of increasing molar solubility.

Salt
AgSCN
Ag2CrO4
Ag3PO4
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp
1.0 1012
1.1 1012
1.0 1016
AgSCN < Ag2CrO4 < Ag3PO4

AgSCN < Ag3PO4 < Ag2CrO4
Ag3PO4 < Ag2CrO4 < AgSCN
Ag3PO4 < AgSCN < Ag2CrO4
Ag2CrO4 < AgSCN < Ag3PO4
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.1
45. The insoluble salts AV, B2W, C2X3, DY2, and EZ3, which were formed from the metal ions
A+, B+, C3+, D2+, and E3+ and the nonmetals V1, W2, X2, Y1, and Z1, all have the same Ksp
value. Which salt has the highest molar solubility?
A) AV
B) EZ3
C) DY2
D) B2W
E) C2X3
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.1
46. In which of the following solutions would silver(I) phosphate, Ag3PO4, be least soluble?
A) 0.10 M Na3PO4
B) 0.10 M AgNO3
C) 0.10 M Na2HPO4
D) 0.10 M HNO3
E) 0.10 M NaH2PO4
ANS: B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.2
OBJ: Explain how the solubility of a salt is affected by another salt that has the same
cation or anion (common ion).
KEY: solubility and the common-ion effect
47. In which of these solutions would silver(I) carbonate have the lowest molar solubility? For
silver(I) carbonate, Ksp = 8.5 1012.
A) 0.03 M H2CO3
B) 0.1 M AgNO3
C) 0.01 M AgNO3
D) 0.1 M Na2CO3
E) pure water
ANS: B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.2
48. The figure below represents the result of adding which of the following aqueous solutions to
a filtered, saturated solution of AgCl?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
only NaCl(aq)
only HNO3(aq)
HCl(aq) or NaCl(aq)
only HCl(aq)
HCl(aq) or HNO3(aq)
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.2
49. What is the concentration of silver(I) ion in a saturated solution of silver(I) carbonate
containing 0.0030 M Na2CO3? For Ag2CO3, Ksp = 8.6 1012.
A) 6.0 104 M
B) 2.0 109 M
C) 8.0 109 M
D) 5.4 105 M
E) 8.0 104 M
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.2
OBJ: Calculate the solubility of a slightly soluble salt in a solution of a common ion.
(Example 17.5)
50. What is the molar solubility of MgF2 in a 0.40 M Mg(NO3)2 solution? For MgF2,
Ksp = 8.4 108.
A) 8.0 108 M
B) 2.3 104 M
C) 2.0 10-8 M
D) 4.6 104 M
E) 3.2 103 M
ANS: B
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.2
(Example 17.5)
51. What is the molar solubility of MgF2 in a 0.45 M NaF solution? For MgF2, Ksp = 8.4 108.
A) 1.0 107 M
B) 1.4 104 M
C) 1.9 107 M
D) 7.1 104 M
E) 4.1 107 M
ANS: E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.2
(Example 17.5)
52. Ksp for PbF2 is 4.0 108. If a 0.034 M NaF solution is saturated with PbF2, what is [Pb2+] in
solution?
A) 4.6 1011 M
B) 1.4 109 M
C) 1.2 106 M
D) 1.0 103 M
E) 3.5 105 M
ANS: E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.2
(Example 17.5)
53. The solubility of La(IO3)3 in a 0.62 M KIO3 solution is 1.0 107 mol/L. Calculate Ksp for
La(IO3)3.
A) 6.2 108
B) 2.4 1022
C) 2.4 101
D) 2.4 108
E) none of these
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.2
(Example 17.5)
54. Which of the following, when added to a saturated solution of AgCl, will cause a decrease in
the molar concentration of Ag+ relative to the original solution?
1.
2.
3.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
HCl(g)
AgCl(s)
MgCl2(s)
1 only
2 only
3 only
1 and 3
1, 2, and 3
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.2
(Example 17.5)
55. How many moles of CaF2 will dissolve in 3.0 L of 0.051 M NaF solution? (Ksp for
CaF2 = 4.0 1011)
A) 2.6 1010
B) 1.5 108
C) 4.6 108
D) 5.1 109
E) none of these
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.2
(Example 17.5)
56. Which of Figures IIV represent(s) the result of mixing aqueous solutions of Na2S and NiCl2
in which the ion product Qc > Ksp for the insoluble product? (C = cation, A = anion)
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
both I and II
only I
only II
only III
only IV
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
State the criterion for precipitation.
general chemistry
57. Which Figures IIV represent(s) the result of mixing aqueous solutions of NaOH and CuCl2
in which the ion product Qc > Ksp for the insoluble product? (C = cation, A = anion)
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
only II
both I and II
only IV
only I
only III
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
general chemistry
58. For which of the following will precipitation be expected?

A) Qc < Ksp
B) Qc = 1
C) Qc = Ksp
D) Qc > Ksp
E) Ksp = 1
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
precipitation calculations | criterion for precipitation
REF: 17.3
59. Which of the following will apply to a saturated solution of an ionic compound?
A) Qc < Ksp
B) Qc > Ksp
C) Qc = Ksp
D) Ksp = 1
E) Qc = 1
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
60. Suppose 50.00 mL of 2.0 106 M Fe(NO3)3 is added to 50.00 mL of 2.0 104 M KIO3.
Which of the following statements is true? For Fe(IO3)3, Ksp = 1.0 1014.
A) A precipitate forms because Qc > Ksp.
B) A precipitate forms because Qc < Ksp.
C) No precipitate forms because Qc < Ksp.
D) No precipitate forms because Qc = Ksp.
E) No precipitate forms because Qc > Ksp.
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
Predict whether precipitation will occur (given ion concentrations). (Example 17.6)
61. To 1.0 L of water, 3.0 106 mol of Pb(NO3)2, 4.0 106 mol of K2CrO4, and 1.0 mol of
NaCl are added. What will happen?
Salt
PbCrO4
PbCl2
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp
1.8 1014
1.6 105
A precipitate of KCl will form.

A precipitate of PbCrO4 will form.
A precipitate of PbCl2 will form.
No precipitate will form.
Both a precipitate of PbCl2 and a precipitate of PbCrO4 will form.
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
62. What is the maximum Sr2+ concentration possible in a solution that has a 6.3 10 M
sulfide-ion concentration without precipitating strontium sulfate? For SrSO4, Ksp = 2.5 10
7
.
A) 1.6 10 10 M
B) 1.6 10 11 M
C) 4.0 10 3 M
D) 6.3 10 5 M
E) 2.5 10 2 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
63. What will happen if 0.1 mol of solid silver(I) nitrate is added to 1.0 L of a saturated solution
of silver(I) chromate? For Ag2CrO4, Ksp = 2.4 1012.
A) The AgNO3 will settle to the bottom without dissolving.
B) The concentration of CrO42 will increase.
C) Some Ag2CrO4 will precipitate.
D) Nothing will happen.
E) The concentration of Ag+ in solution will not change.
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
64. A 4.0 104 M solution of MnSO4 is gradually made more basic by adding NaOH. At what
pH will manganese(II) hydroxide begin to precipitate? For Mn(OH)2, Ksp = 2.0 1013.
A) 4.70
B) 9.57
C) 4.65
D) 9.35
E) 9.30
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
65. What is the minimum concentration of Cu2+ required to begin precipitating Cu(OH)2(s) in a
solution of pH 10.77? For Cu(OH)2, Ksp = 2.6 1019.
A) 2.9 104 M
B) 1.5 108 M
C) 4.4 1016 M
D) 7.5 1013 M
E) 2.2 1021 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
66. What is the maximum hydroxide-ion concentration that a 0.027 M MgCl2 solution could
have without causing the precipitation of Mg(OH)2? For Mg(OH)2, Ksp = 1.8 1011.
A) 4.2 106
B) 1.7 104
C) 1.2 108
D) 6.7 109
E) 2.6 105
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
67. If 500 mL of 1.4 106 M AgNO3 is mixed with 500 mL of 1.4 106 M NaBr, what will
occur? For AgBr, Ksp = 5 1013.
A) Silver(I) bromide will precipitate.
B) The concentration of Ag+ will be 1.4 106 M.
C) 7.0 107 mol of AgBr will form.
D) No precipitation will occur.
E) Sodium bromide will precipitate.
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
OBJ: Predict whether precipitation will occur (given solution volumes and
concentrations). (Example 17.7)
KEY: precipitation calculations | criterion for precipitation
68. Suppose 50.00 mL of a 1 105 M solution of lead(II) nitrate is mixed with 50.00 mL of a
1 106 solution of sodium phosphate. Which of the following statements is true? For
lead(II) phosphate, Ksp = 1 1044.
A) A precipitate forms because Qc < Ksp.
B) No precipitate forms because Qc > Ksp.
C) A precipitate forms because Qc > Ksp.
D) No precipitate forms because Qc = Ksp.
E) No precipitate forms because Qc < Ksp.
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
69. If 270 mL of 1 107 M AgNO3 is mixed with 270 mL of 1 108 M NaI, what will occur?
For AgI, Ksp = 8.3 1017.
A) Sodium nitrate will precipitate.
B)
C)
D)
E)
Silver(I) nitrate will precipitate.

Sodium iodide will precipitate.
Silver(I) iodide will precipitate.
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
70. If 315 mL of 1 104 M Ca(NO3)2 is mixed with 315 mL of 1 104 M NaF, what will
occur? For CaF2, Ksp = 3.4 1011.
A) No precipitate will form.
B) Sodium nitrate will precipitate.
C) Calcium nitrate will precipitate.
D) Calcium fluoride will precipitate.
E) Sodium fluoride will precipitate.
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
71. If 270 mL of 1 108 M Al(NO3)3 is mixed with 270 mL of 1 108 M NaOH, what will
occur? For Al(OH)3, Ksp = 4.6 1033.
A) Aluminum hydroxide will precipitate.
B) Sodium hydroxide will precipitate.
C) Aluminum nitrate will precipitate.
D) Sodium nitrate will precipitate.
E) No precipitate will form.
ANS: E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
72. What is the minimum mass of Na2CO3 that must be added to 24.6 mL of a 9.5 10
4
M AgNO3 solution in order for precipitation to occur? For Ag2CO3, Ksp = 8.6 1012 .
A) 2.5 103 g
B) 3.1 104 g
C) 1.2 103 g
D) 2.4 108 g
E) 2.5 105 g
ANS: E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
73. What is the maximum volume of 4.9 105 M K2CrO4 that, added to 17.0 mL of a solution
that is 8.6 105 M Ba(NO3)2 and 5.4 106 M Pb(NO3)2, will precipitate PbCrO4 but not
BaCrO4? For PbCrO4, Ksp = 1.8 1014, and for BaCrO4, Ksp = 1.2 1010.
A) 17 mL
B) 0.51 mL
C) 0.48 mL
D) 0.0012 mL
E) 7.7 mL
ANS: B
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.3
KEY: precipitation calculations | fractional precipitation
74. A solution is 0.010 M in each of Pb(NO3)2, Mn(NO3)2, and Zn(NO3)2. Solid NaOH is added
until the pH of the solution is 8.50. Which of the following statements is true?
Salt
Pb(OH)2
Mn(OH)2
Zn(OH)2
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp
1.4 1020
2.0 1013
2.1 1016
Only Mn(OH)2 will precipitate.

All three hydroxides will precipitate.
Only Pb(OH)2 will precipitate.
Only Zn(OH)2 and Pb(OH)2 will precipitate.
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
Explain how two ions can be separated using fractional precipitation.
precipitation calculations | fractional precipitation
75. What is the maximum concentration of carbonate ions that will precipitate BaCO3 but not
3
MgCO3 from a solution that is 2.7 10 M each in Mg2+ and Ba2+? For MgCO3,
Ksp = 1.0 105 and for BaCO3, Ksp = 2.6 109.
A) 3.7 10 3 M
B) 9.6 10 7 M
C) 2.7 10 8 M
D) 7.0 10 12 M
E) 2.6 1014 M
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
76. Which of the following solutions should be added to a solution containing both copper(II)
ions and silver(I) ions in order to precipitate only one of the ions?
A) HCl(aq)
B) H2S(aq)
C) HNO3(aq)
D) H2S(aq) + HCl(aq)
E) H2S(aq) + HNO3(aq)
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
77. For which pair of cations would the addition of dilute hydrobromic acid precipitate one but
not the other?
A) Ag+ and Ca2+
B) Hg22+ and Ag+
C) Ba2+ and Na+
D) Ca2+ and Ba2+
E) Pb2+ and Ag+
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.3
78. Sodium chloride is added slowly to a solution that is 0.010 M in Cu+, Ag+, and Au+. The Ksp
values for the chloride salts are 1.9 107, 1.6 1010, and 2.0 1013, respectively. Which
compound will precipitate first?
A) AuCl(s)
B) All will precipitate at the same time.
C) It cannot be determined.
D) AgCl(s)
E) CuCl(s)
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
79. Solid KCN is added to a solution composed of 0.10 M Ag+ and 0.10 M Zn2+ just until a
precipitate forms. What is the composition of this initial precipitate? AgCN Ksp = 2.2 1016
and Zn(CN)2 Ksp = 3 10-16.
A) The precipitate is pure AgCN(s).
B) The precipitateis pure Zn(CN)2(s).
C) The precipitate is a mixture of AgCN(s) and Zn(CN)2(s).
D) The precipitate is a mixture of KCN(s) and AgCN(s).
E) The precipitate is a mixture of KCN(s) and Zn(CN)2(s).
ANS: A
PTS:
DIF:
moderate
REF: 17.3
OBJ: Explain how two ions can be separated using fractional precipitation.
80. Silver nitrate (AgNO3) is slowly added to a solution containing 0.100 M Br and 0.050 M
FeCN64 until a precipitate just forms. What is the molar concentration of Ag+ just as the
precipitate forms? AgBr Ksp = 5.0 10-13 and Ag4FeCN6 Ksp = 8.5 10-45.
A) 2.0 10-11 M Ag+
B) 5.0 10-12 M Ag+
C) 1.0 10-11 M Ag+
D) 3.3 10-12 M Ag+
E) 1.7 10-43 M Ag+
ANS: B
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.3
OBJ: Explain how two ions can be separated using fractional precipitation.
81. A solution contains 0.018 mol each of I, Br, and Cl. When the solution is mixed with
200 mL of 0.24 M AgNO3, how much AgCl(s) precipitates out?
Ksp
AgI = 1.5 1016
Ksp
AgBr = 5.0 1013
Ksp
AgCl = 1.6 1010
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
5.0 g
3.3 g
2.6 g
0.0 g
1.7 g
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.3
82. The best explanation for the dissolution of ZnS in dilute HCl is that
A) the zinc ion is amphoteric.
B) the sulfide ion concentration is decreased by the formation of H2S.
C) the solubility product of ZnCl2 is less than that of ZnS.
D) the zinc ion concentration is decreased by the formation of a chloro complex.
E) the sulfide ion concentration is decreased by oxidation to sulfur.
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.4
Explain the qualitative effect of pH on solubility of a slightly soluble salt.
effect of pH on solubility | qualitative effect of pH
83. You have two salts, AgX and AgY, with very similar Ksp values. You know that Ka for HX is
much greater than Ka for HY. Which statement will be true?
A) AgX and AgY are less soluble in acidic solution than in pure water.
B) AgX is more soluble in acidic solution.
C) AgX and AgY are equally soluble in acidic solution.

D) AgY is more soluble in acidic solution.
E) none of these
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.4
Explain the qualitative effect of pH on solubility of a slightly soluble salt.
84. For which of the following salts would the addition of nitric acid increase its solubility?
A) AgI
B) AgNO3
C) AgCl
D) Ag2SO4
E) AgBr
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.4
Determine the qualitative effect of pH on solubility. (Example 17.8)
85. Which of the following substances will increase the molar solubility of nickel(II) phosphate
in a saturated solution?
A) AgCl
B) HNO3
C) KOH
D) AlPO4
E) Na3PO4
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.4
86. In which of the following solutions would CaC2O4 have the highest molar solubility?
A) 0.01 M Na2C2O4
B) 0.01 M NaCl
C) 0.01 M HCl
D) 0.01 M Ca(NO3)2
E) 0.01 M NaHC2O4
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
C
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.4
87. The figure below represents the results of adding a strong acid to a saturated solution of an
ionic compound. Which of the following could be the ionic compound?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
AgClO4
AgF
AgI
AgCl
AgBr
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.4
88. What is the best way to ensure complete precipitation of SnS from a saturated H2S solution?
A) Add a strong acid.
B) Add a weak acid.
C) Add a strong base.
D) Add a weak base.
E) Add more H2S.
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.4
OBJ: Explain the basis for the sulfide scheme to separate a mixture of metal ions.
TOP: solubility | applications of solubility equilibria
89. Suppose hydrogen sulfide is added to a solution that is 0.10 M in Cu2+, Pb2+, and Ni2+ such
that the concentration of H2S is 0.10 M. When the pH of the solution is adjusted to 1.00, a
precipitate forms. What is the composition of the precipitate?
2H3O+(aq) + S2(aq); Kc = 1.1 1020
H2S(aq) + 2H2O(l)
Salt
CuS
PbS
NiS
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ksp
6.0 1036
2.5 1027
3.0 1019
CuS only
PbS and NiS
CuS and PbS
NiS only
CuS, PbS, and NiS
ANS: C
PTS:
DIF:
difficult
REF: 17.4
OBJ: Explain the basis for the sulfide scheme to separate a mixture of metal ions.
KEY: effect of pH on solubility
90. Suppose hydrogen sulfide is added to a solution that is 0.0010 M in Fe2+, Cd2+, Co2+, and
Mn2+ such that the concentration of H2S is 0.10 M. When the pH of the solution is adjusted
to 3, a precipitate forms. What is the composition of the precipitate?
H2S(aq) + 2H2O(l)
Salt
FeS
CdS
CoS
MnS
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
2H3O+(aq) + S2(aq); Kc = 1.1 1020
Ksp
6.0 1018
8.0 1027
4.0 1021
2.5 1010
CdS only
CdS, CoS, FeS, and MnS
CdS, CoS, and FeS
CdS and FeS
CdS and CoS
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.4
Explain the basis for the sulfide scheme to separate a mixture of metal ions.
KEY: effect of pH on solubility
general chemistry
91. What is the value of the dissociation constant, Kd, for the complex ion Cd(NH3)42+? For
Cd(NH3)42+, Kf = 1.0 107.
A) 1.0 107
B) 2.5 106
C) 1.0 107
D) 5.6 101
E) 1.0 107
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
MSC:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.5
Define formation constant or stability constant, Kf, and dissociation constant, Kd.
solubility | complex ion equilibria KEY: complex ion formation
general chemistry
92. Which of the following is not likely to form a complex ion with Al3+?
A) NH4+
B) NH3
C) OH
D) H2O
E) CH3NH2
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.5
OBJ: Define formation constant or stability constant, Kf, and dissociation constant, Kd.
TOP: solubility | complex ion equilibria

93. Which of the following statements concerning amphoteric hydroxides is/are correct?
1.
2.
3.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
The amphoteric hydroxide of aluminum(III) is commercially used to separate

aluminum(III) oxide from impurities in the aluminum ore bauxite.
Amphoteric hydroxides form soluble complex ions at high pHs.
The amphoteric hydroxide, Zn(OH)2, can be precipitated by increasing the pH
of a solution containing Zn2+(aq) or lowering the pH of a solution containing
Zn(OH)42.
1 only
2 only
3 only
1 and 2
1, 2, and 3
ANS: E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.5
OBJ: Define formation constant or stability constant, Kf, and dissociation constant, Kd.
94. Calculate the molar concentration of uncomplexed Zn2+(aq) in a solution that contains
0.22 mol of Zn(NH3)42+ per liter and 0.3109 M NH3 at equilibrium. Kf for Zn(NH3)42+ is
2.9 10 9 .
A) 8.1 10 9 M
B) 2.4 10 10 M
C) 1.2 10 8 M
D) 7.8 10 10 M
E) 6.8 10 10 M
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.5
OBJ: Calculate the concentration of a metal ion in equilibrium with a complex ion.
(Example 17.9)
95. Cyanide ion forms very stable complex ions with a variety of metal ions. What is the molar
equilibrium concentration of uncomplexed Cu2+(aq) in a solution that initially contains
16
1.3 mol of Cu(CN)2 per liter of solution . Kf for Cu(CN)2 is 2.8 10 .
A) 2.3 10 6 M
B) 3.6 10 6 M
C) 4.4 10 5 M
D) 3.4 10 9 M
E) 1.2 10 17 M
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.5
(Example 17.9)
96. What is the molar equilibrium concentration of uncomplexed Ag+(aq) in a solution

composed of 1.1 mol Ag(CN)2 dissolved in 1.00 L of 0.47 M NaCN. Kf for Ag(CN)2 is
4.5 10 10 .
A) 1.1 10 10 M
B) 5.2 10 11 M
C) 9.0 10 9 M
D) 2.4 10 10 M
E) 1.1 10 5 M
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.5
(Example 17.9)
97. An aqueous solution of Ag(CN)2is made by combining 0.0100 moles AgNO3 with 1.00
mole NaCN and diluting to 1.000 L. What is the molar concentration of Ag+ in the solution?
Ag+(aq) + 2CN(aq)
Ag(CN)2(aq); Kf = 5.6 1018
-21
A) 1.9 10 M
B)
C)
D)
E)
5.3 1020 M
5.8 1016 M
1.7 10-17 M
0.010 M
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.5
(Example 17.9)
KEY: complex ion formation | equilibrium calculations with Kf MSC: general chemistry
98. Suppose sodium hydroxide is added to a 0.0016 M solution of zinc nitrate such that the pH
of the solution is 13.42. What is the equilibrium concentration of Zn2+?
Zn2+(aq) + 4OH(aq)
Zn(OH)42(aq); Kf = 2.8 1015
18
A) 2.2 10 M
B)
C)
D)
E)
1.6 103 M
6.6 102 M
1.2 1016 M
2.2 1018 M
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.5
(Example 17.9)
99. What is the concentration of Cd2+ in a 0.010 M Cd(NO3)2 solution that is also 1.0 M NH3?
For Cd(NH3)42+, Kf = 1.0 107.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
3.2 105 M
1.0 109 M
1.2 109 M
3.2 104 M
1.0 102 M
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.5
(Example 17.9)
100. Which of the following insoluble salts will dissolve upon reaction with excess ammonia?
A) BaSO4
B) CaCO3
C) PbSO4
D) HgS
E) AgCl
ANS:
OBJ:
17.10)
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.6
Predict whether a precipitate will form in the presence of the complex ion. (Example
TOP:
solubility | complex ion equilibria
complex ions and solubility
101. Which sparingly soluble salt will exhibit the highest solubility at low pHs?
A) PbS (Ksp = 2.5 10-27)
B) MnS (Ksp = 2.5 10-10)
C) HgS (Ksp = 1.6 10-52)
D) NiS (Ksp = 3 10-9)
E) ZnS (Ksp = 1.1 10-21)
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.6
OBJ: Predict whether a precipitate will form in the presence of the complex ion. (Example
17.10) TOP:
102. The figure below represents the results of adding NH3 to a saturated solution of an ionic
compound. Which of the following could the ionic compound be?
A) AgCl or CaF2
B) CaF2
C) Mg(OH)2
D) AgCl
E) SrCO3
ANS:
OBJ:
17.10)
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.6
TOP:
103. What will happen if 50.0 mL of 0.022 M Na2S2O3, 50.0 mL of 0.010 M AgNO3, and 50.0 mL
of 0.097 M KCl are mixed together? For AgCl, Ksp = 1.8 1010; for Ag(S2O3)23,
Kf = 2.9 1013.
A) A precipitate of Ag2S2O3 will form.
B) A precipitate of KNO3 will form.
C) No precipitate will form because silver(I) ion exists predominantly as Ag+.
D) No precipitate will form because silver(I) ion exists predominantly in the complex
Ag(S2O3)23.
E) A precipitate of AgCl will form.
ANS:
OBJ:
17.10)
KEY:
D
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.6
TOP:
104. Given the two equilibria below,

Ag+(aq) + 2NH3(aq); Kd = 5.9 108
Ag(NH3)2+(aq)
AgCN(s)
Ag+(aq) + CN(aq); Ksp = 2.2 10
16
what is Kc for the following equilibrium?

AgCN(s) + 2NH3(aq)
Ag(NH3)2+(aq) + CN(aq)
A) 3.7 10 9
B) 1.3 10 23
C) 2.7 10 8
D) 1.4 10 17
E) 5.9 10 8
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.6
OBJ: Calculate the solubility of a slightly soluble ionic compound in a solution of the
complex ion. (Example 17.11)
105. Given the following equilibrium constants,
8
AgIO3 Ksp = 3.1 10

7
Ag(NH3)2+ Kf = 1.7 10
determine Kc for the dissolution of the sparingly soluble salt AgIO3 in aqueous ammonia
(shown below).
AgIO3(s) + 2NH3(aq)
A) 5.3 10 1
B) 1.8 10 15
C) 5.5 10 14
D) 1.9
E) 1.7 10 7
Ag(NH3)2+(aq) + IO3(aq)
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.6
106. What is the molar solubility of nickel(II) sulfide in 0.053 M KCN? For NiS, Ksp = 3.0 10
19
; for Ni(CN)42, Kf = 1.0 1031.
A) 5.5 1010 M
B) 5.3 102 M
C) 1.5 1019 M
D) 1.3 102 M
E) 2.2 105 M
ANS: D
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.6
107. What is the molar solubility of zinc hydroxide at pH 12.40? For Zn(OH)2, Ksp = 2.1 1016;
for Zn(OH)42, Kf = 2.8 1015.
A) 9.4 1026 M
B) 1.5 102 M
C) 3.7 104 M
D) 3.7 106 M
E) 1.4 108 M
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: difficult
REF: 17.6
108. Which of the following statements concerning the separation of metal ions into Analytical
Groups I-V is/are correct?
1.
2.
3.
Only the least soluble sulfides will precipitate in an acidic solution of H2S.
K+ and Na+ are precipitated in the last step of the separation scheme.
The formation of a precipitate with the addition of dilute HCl(aq) indicates the
original solution contains all of the ions of Analytical Group I (the ions which
precipitate as chlorides).
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2
E) 1, 2, and 3
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.7
OBJ: Describe the main outline of the sulfide scheme for qualitative analysis.
109. Which of the following statements concerning the separation of metal ions into Analytical
Groups I-V is/are correct?
1.
2.
3.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
The substitution of dilute Zn(Cl)2 for dilute HCl in step one, the precipitation of
the Analytical Group I metal ions as chloride salts, will have no effect on the
rest of the analysis.
Group I ions cannot be precipitated using this scheme.
In the filtration stages, the filtrate is the solid material that is removed from the
mixture by filtration.
1 only
2 only
3 only
1 and 2
1, 2, and 3
ANS: B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.7
110. In the qualitative analysis scheme for metal ions, how are the Analytical Group III cations
separated from the cations of Analytical Groups IV and V?
A) by addition of H2S in acidic solution, forming insoluble metal sulfides
B) by addition of (NH4)2CO3 or (NH4)3PO4, forming insoluble metal carbonates or
phosphates
C) by addition of H2SO4, forming insoluble metal sulfates
D) by addition of HCl, forming insoluble metal chlorides
E) by addition of H2S in basic solution, forming insoluble metal sulfides or hydroxides
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.7
Describe the main outline of the sulfide scheme for qualitative analysis.
solubility | applications of solubility equilibria
qualitative analysis of metal ions
111. What is the effect of substituting soluble metal salts such as NaCl and K2CO3 for HCl or
(NH4)2CO3 in the qualitative analysis scheme for separating the five Analytical Groups?
A) You can no longer tell if your original sample contained Na+ or K+.
B) There is no effect on the analysis since Na+ and K+ do not form a precipitate.
C) The NaCl and K2CO3 are not pure, analytical grade materials.
D) Potassium ion forms a precipitate with sulfide ion.
E) Na+ and K+ react violently with acids such as H2S, producing highly flammable and
potentially explosive hydrogen gas.
ANS: A
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.7
112. In the sulfide scheme for qualitative analysis, the cations of Analytical Group IV are
precipitated as phosphates or carbonates. Analytical Group IV consists of
A) alkaline earth elements.
B) the halogens.
C) alkali metals.
D) transition metals having +2 ions.
E) none of these
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
A
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.7
113. Consider a solution containing the following cations: Na+, Hg2+, Mn2+, Al3+ and Ag+.
Treatment of the solution with dilute, HCl followed by saturation with H2S, results in
formation of precipitate(s). Which ions still remain in solution (did not precipitate)?
A) Na+, Hg2+, Al3+
B) Na+ only
C) Ag+ and Hg2+
D) Ag+ only
E) Na+, Al3+, and Mn2+
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: moderate
REF: 17.7
114. The following reaction represents a step in the separation of which analytical group of
cations?
Hg22+(aq) + 2Cl(aq) Hg2Cl2(s)
A) Analytical Group II
B)
C)
D)
E)
Analytical Group I
Analytical Group V
Analytical Group IV
Analytical Group III
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
B
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.7
115. The following reaction represents a step in the separation of which analytical group of
cations?
Cu2+(aq) + S2(aq) CuS(s)
A) Analytical Group I
B)
C)
D)
E)
Analytical Group III

Analytical Group V
Analytical Group IV
Analytical Group II
ANS:
OBJ:
TOP:
KEY:
E
PTS: 1
DIF: easy
REF: 17.7

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Chapter 17 - Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria

TOP: solubility | solubility equilibria

KEY: solubility product constant

3. Which of the following particulate views is/are consistent with a heterogeneous

4. What is the solubility product expression for Al(OH)3?

5. What is the solubility product expression for Th(IO3)4?

6. What is the solubility product expression for Zn3(PO4)2?

7. What is the solubility product expression for mercury(I) iodide, Hg2I2?

8. What is the solubility product expression for La2(CO3)3?

9. What is the solubility product expression for Pb3(PO4)4?

10. What is the solubility product expression for Sn(IO3)2?

g/L. What is the Ksp of

21. The hydroxide ion concentration of a saturated solution of Fe(OH)2 is 1.16 10

TOP: solubility | solubility equilibria

KEY: solubility product constant

25. Rank the following salts in order of increasing molar solubility.

CdS < AgCl < BaSO4 < BaCO3 < PbSO4

BaCrO4 (Ksp = 2.1 10-10)

Ag2S (Ksp = 8 10-51)

MnS < FeS < CoS < CuS < HgS

OBJ: Calculate the solubility from Ksp. (Example 17.4)

44. Rank the following salts in order of increasing molar solubility.

AgSCN < Ag2CrO4 < Ag3PO4

58. For which of the following will precipitation be expected?

A precipitate of KCl will form.

Silver(I) nitrate will precipitate.

Only Mn(OH)2 will precipitate.

C) AgX and AgY are equally soluble in acidic solution.

2H3O+(aq) + S2(aq); Kc = 1.1 1020

TOP: solubility | complex ion equilibria

The amphoteric hydroxide of aluminum(III) is commercially used to separate

96. What is the molar equilibrium concentration of uncomplexed Ag+(aq) in a solution

Ag(CN)2(aq); Kf = 5.6 1018

Zn(OH)42(aq); Kf = 2.8 1015

104. Given the two equilibria below,

Ag+(aq) + CN(aq); Ksp = 2.2 10

what is Kc for the following equilibrium?

AgIO3 Ksp = 3.1 10

Analytical Group III

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