In: Chemistry
26.
A solution of 0.075 M CoBr2 is saturated with H2S (
[H2S] = 0.10 M). What is the minimum pH at which CoS ( Ksp = 5.9 x
10 -21) will precipitate?
Ka1 =8.9 x 10 -8 & Ka2 = 1.2 x 10 -13 for H2S and Ksp for CoS =
5.9 x 10 -21
Answer:
Given:-
In satutated solution of CoS the solubility equilibrium exist as
...(A)
The solubility product for eq(A) is
ie.
Hence,
Ie. The precipitate of CoS will form only if [S2-] exceeds the concentration of
Now, The first dissociation of H2S is
Ka1 is
ie. ...(1)
Second Dissociation of H2S is
Ka2 is
ie. ...(2)
from eq(1) and (2) we have,
ie. ...(3)
Now putting the values in eq(3) we get,
ie.
Taking square root of both side we get,
Now,