Ca(OH) 2 has a K sp of 5.5 10 5 , whereas K sp for Mg(OH)

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Ca(OH)2 has a Ksp of 5.5 × 10−5, whereas Ksp for Mg(OH)2 is 5.6 × 10−12. Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction
Ca(OH)2(s) + Mg2+(aq) ⇄ Ca2+(aq) + Mg(OH)2(s)
Explain why this reaction can be used in the commercial isolation of magnesium from seawater.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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