Chapter 17, Problem 17.121QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The result of underground water is in equilibrium with ${\text{PbSO}}_{\text{4}}$ has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

• The solubility product constant ( ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}$) is defined as the equilibrium constant of solid compound liquefy in an aqueous solution.
• Solubility product is the multiplication of concentration of dissolved ion,  raised to the power of coefficients.
• Ionic compound ${\text{A}}_{\text{3}}\text{B}$ ${\text{K}}_{\text{sp}}\text{=}{\left[\text{A}\right]}^{\text{3}}\left[\text{B}\right]$

To calculate: the concentration of lead ions