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When 12.0 mL of a 2.25×10-4 M chromium(III) nitrate solution is combined with 22.0 mL of a 1.80×10-5 M potassium hydroxide solution does a precipitate form? (yes/no)
AND For these conditions the Reaction Quotient, Q, is equal to: _____
concentration of chromium (III) nitrate = 12 x 2.25 x 10^-4 / 12 + 22
= 7.94 x 10^-5 M
concentration of KOH = 1.80 x 10^-5 x 22 / 22 + 12
= 1.165 x 10^-5 M
Cr(OH)3 ----------------> Cr+3 + 3 OH-
Q = [Cr+3][OH-]^3
= (7.94 x 10^-5) (1.165 x 10^-5)^3
Q = 1.25 x 10^-19
Ksp of Cr(OH)3 = 3×10–29
here Q > Ksp .
so the precipitate forms.
reaction quotient Q = 1.25 x 10^-19