Chemistry12LabManual

Lab#:19c________________________
Title:DeterminationofaSolubilityProductConstant
Name:_______________
Date:________________
Mrs.Taylor

Objectives:Statealltheobjectiveslistedinthelab.

DataTable:
TestTube#

Vol0.010M
Pb(NO3)2
Volumeof
H2Oadded
(ml)
Volumeof
0.020MKI
(ml)
Volumeof
H2Oadded
(ml)
Precipitateor
noPrecipitate
Temperature
atwhich
Precitpate
dissolves

QuestionsandCalculations:
1.

Foreach of test tubes A to F calculate the [Pb2+] in the final mixed solution. In using the appropriate
dilution factor, remember that the final volume in each case is the sum of the volumes of both the lead
nitrate and the potassium iodide, i.e., 20 mL

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2.

Repeat for [I-] in the final mixed solution in test tubes A to F.

3.

Calculate the value of the trial ion product for each of test tubes A to F (given by [Pb2+][I-]2.).

4.

State the range of values in which your experimental Ksp must lie. (This will be between the trial ion
product of the last test tube giving a precipitate and the trial ion product of the first test tube not giving a
precipitate).

5.

Fromthe results of the temperature at which a precipitate dissolved, make up a table showing the
temperature, the Ksp' and the solubility in each case. (Since in each situation the [I-] was twice the [Pb2+],
the solubility of PbI2 is given simply by the [Pb2+] alone.)

6.

What is the trend in the solubility as the temperature is increased?

7.

Plot a graph of solubility (moles per litre) against temperature.

FollowupQuestions:
1. IfyouweregivenasaturatedsolutionofleadiodideandaskedtodeterminetheKSPof
PbI2fromit,howwouldyouproceed?
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2. Wouldleadiodidebemoreorlesssolubleinasolitionof0.10MKIthanitwillbeinpure
water?Explainyouranswer?
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Conclusion:StatetheresultsofObjective3.
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