28.12.2013 Views

Class notes

Class notes

Class notes

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

1. Mixtures of metal ions in aqueous solution are often separated by<br />

5jÿ -ÿ j,qY(0- ÿ q-2 ff)ÿ ÿLfiÿ - ÿelective precipitate precipitation, with only that one is, or a by few using ofthe a reagent metal ions whose in the anion mixture. forms For a<br />

@(ÿ, 3"5g t0-z H- ÿ ×)SL example, suppose we have a solution containing both Ba+2and ag+'.<br />

"- X ÿ ÿ, 3 "5 )ÿ I oÿz)'2-- ions. If NaCI is added to the solution, AgC1 precipitates as a white<br />

[9b °z4ÿ ÿ X - iÿ ?:x ÿs- solid, but since BaC12 is soluble, the Ba+2 remains in solution.<br />

2. Example: A solution contains 1.0 X 10.4 M Cu+ and 2.0 X 10-3 M Pb+2.<br />

If a source of 1-is added gradually to this solution, will PbI2 (Ksp= ÿ I.<br />

3"b/t 0=<br />

x l0-8 ) or CuI (Ksp = 5.3 X 10-12) precipitate first? Specify the<br />

concentration of I- necessary to begin precipitation of each salt.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!