The pH at which Mg(OH)2 [ Ksp = 1 10-11 ] begins to precipitate from a solution containing 0.10 M Mg2+ ions is .
Answer
9
Solution
Precipitation starts when [Mg2+][OH-]2 = Ksp
0.10 [OH-]2 = 1 10-11 ⇒ [OH-]2 = 10-10
⇒ [OH-] = 10-5 M ⇒ pOH = 5
∴ pH = 14 − 5 = 9
Answer: 9