What is the relationship between precipitate forming and ksp?

1 Answer
Apr 25, 2018

The following are the points for #K_(sp)#(solubility product) of an ionic compound :-

Explanation:

#1)# If Solubility product is larger than the ionic product then no precipitate will form on adding more solute because unsaturated solution is formed.

#2)# If Solubility product is smaller than the ionic product then excess solute will precipitate out because of the formation of super saturated solution.

#3)# If Solubility product is equal to the ionic product then saturated solution will form and addition of more solute will further precipitate out.