The 𝐾sp of strontium carbonate, SrCO3, is 5.60×10−10 . Calculate the concentration of strontium ions in a saturated solution of SrCO3.

Answer 1

SrCO₃(s) <==> Sr²⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq)

Ksp = [Sr²⁺][CO₃^2-]

5.60x10^-10 = (x)(x) = x²

x = 2.4x10^-5 M = concentration of Sr²⁺ ions