The solubility product \(K_{sp}\) of PbS is given as \(8 \times 10^{-28}\). For the compound PbS, the dissociation in water can be represented as:
\[ \text{PbS(s)} \rightleftharpoons \text{Pb}^{2+}(\text{aq}) + \text{S}^{2-}(\text{aq}) \]
Let the solubility of PbS be \(s\) mol L–1. Then, the concentration of Pb2+ and S2– ions will both be \(s\) mol L–1.
Thus, the \(K_{sp}\) expression is given by:
\[ K_{sp} = [\text{Pb}^{2+}][\text{S}^{2-}] = s \cdot s = s^2 \]
Substituting the \(K_{sp}\) value we have:
\[ s^2 = 8 \times 10^{-28} \]
Taking the square root of both sides gives:
\[ s = \sqrt{8 \times 10^{-28}} = \sqrt{8} \times 10^{-14} \]
We know: \(\sqrt{8} = 2 \times \sqrt{2}\)
Using \(\sqrt{2} = 1.41\), we get:
\[ \sqrt{8} = 2 \times 1.41 = 2.82 \]
Thus, the solubility \(s\) is:
\[ s = 2.82 \times 10^{-14} \text{ mol L}^{-1} \]
Therefore, the solubility in the form \(x \times 10^{-16}\) mol L–1 is:
\[ s = 282 \times 10^{-16} \text{ mol L}^{-1} \]
Hence, the value of \(x\) is 282.
The calculated value of \(x\) falls within the provided range of 282,282, confirming its correctness.
\(\text{PbS(s)} \rightleftharpoons \text{Pb}^{2+}(\text{aq}) + \text{S}^{2-}(\text{aq})\)
\(Ksp = S2\)
\(8 \times 10^{-28} = \text{S}^{2}\)
\(S = 2\sqrt{2} \times 10^{-14} \, \text{mol/L}\)
\(2.82 \times 10^{-14} \, \text{mol/L} = 282 \times 10^{-16} \, \text{mol/L}\)
Hence, \(x = 282\)\(\)
What will be the equilibrium constant of the given reaction carried out in a \(5 \,L\) vessel and having equilibrium amounts of \(A_2\) and \(A\) as \(0.5\) mole and \(2 \times 10^{-6}\) mole respectively?
The reaction : \(A_2 \rightleftharpoons 2A\)

Cobalt chloride when dissolved in water forms pink colored complex $X$ which has octahedral geometry. This solution on treating with cone $HCl$ forms deep blue complex, $\underline{Y}$ which has a $\underline{Z}$ geometry $X, Y$ and $Z$, respectively, are
| Sample | Van't Haff Factor |
|---|---|
| Sample - 1 (0.1 M) | \(i_1\) |
| Sample - 2 (0.01 M) | \(i_2\) |
| Sample - 3 (0.001 M) | \(i_2\) |
What will be the equilibrium constant of the given reaction carried out in a \(5 \,L\) vessel and having equilibrium amounts of \(A_2\) and \(A\) as \(0.5\) mole and \(2 \times 10^{-6}\) mole respectively?
The reaction : \(A_2 \rightleftharpoons 2A\)
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components in which the particle size is smaller than 1 nm.
For example, salt and sugar is a good illustration of a solution. A solution can be categorized into several components.
The solutions can be classified into three types:
On the basis of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent, solutions are divided into the following types: