Question

What is the relationship between precipitate forming and ksp?

Answer 1

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.