and the Ksp expression would be Ksp= l.2 x l0^-l5 = (Cr+++)( OH)^3
the coefficient of 3 in the balanced equation becomes the superscript 3 in the Ksp expression.
so if you were solving for the (OH) concentration in a saturated solution of chromium III hydroxide, you would let the (Cr) concentration = X and the (OH) concentration would be 3X
so you would have l.2 x l0^-l5 = (X) (3X)^3
Then solve for X, then triple the value to get the concentration of OH- in the solution.
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The solubility product of Cr(OH)3 is l.2 x l0^-l5
and the equilibrium expression would be
Cr(OH)3(s) at equilib with Cr+3 (aq) plus 3 OH-
and the Ksp expression would be Ksp= l.2 x l0^-l5 = (Cr+++)( OH)^3
the coefficient of 3 in the balanced equation becomes the superscript 3 in the Ksp expression.
so if you were solving for the (OH) concentration in a saturated solution of chromium III hydroxide, you would let the (Cr) concentration = X and the (OH) concentration would be 3X
so you would have l.2 x l0^-l5 = (X) (3X)^3
Then solve for X, then triple the value to get the concentration of OH- in the solution.