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Simultaneous equilibria.
write the equations for the processes involving or affecting the solubility of Ca(OH)2 (s).
i. The solubility of the salt, itself: (Ksp = 6.5 x 10−6)
ii. The autoprotolysis of water and its Kw:
iii. The formation of an ion pair between Ca2+ and OH−. Kion pair = 1.3
iv. The Charge Balance equation
v. A Mass balance equation:
Simplify the simultaneous equations to an expression in a single unknown. Show your work.
calculate the equilibrium concentrations of all species, and indicate the values here: