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The solubility product, Ksp, for cobalt(III) hydroxide, Co(OH)3, is 1.6 ✕ 10−44 at 25°C. What is the molar solubility of cobalt(III) hydroxide in a solution containing 0.062 M KOH at 25°C?
Co(OH)3 ---------------> Co^+3 (aq) + 3OH^-
s 3s
3s+0.062
Ksp = [Co^+3][OH^-]^3
= s*(3s+0.062)^3 [ 3s+0.062 = 0.062]
1.6*10^-44 = s*(0.062)^3
s = 1.6*10^-44/(0.062)^3 = 6.7*10^-41 M
solubility = 6.7*10^-41 M >>>>>answer