Common ion effect example

• What is the solubility of Ca(OH)2 in 0.10M Ca(NO3)2? Ksp = 6.5x10-6.

• Presence of additional Ca 2+ lowers solubility

• Set up reaction table and solve as equilibrium problem

• Solubility in pure water is 1.2x10-2 M

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