Ksp fo CaSO4 is 6.1*10?-5. how many grams of CaCl2 must be added to 500ml of 0.010M H2SO4 to just start preciptation of CaSO4?

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For a ppt to form you know Ksp must be exceeded; therefore,
..........CaSO4(s) ==> Ca^2+ + SO4^2-
E.........solid........x........x

You also know that adding 0.01M H2SO4 will increase the solubility of CaSO4 due to the reaction of SO4^2- + H^+ ==> HSO4^-.

You work this the same was as you did the CaCO3 problem.
solubility CaSO4 = (Ca^+) = S
S = SO4^2- + HSO4^-
For HSO4^-, use k2 and solve for (HSO4^-) = some number x SO4^2-.
Plug into S = SO4 + HSO4 which makes
S = some number x SO4
Then SO4 = S/some number and that goes into the Ksp expression. Solve for S = Ca^2+ which gives M (mols/L), take half to convert to 500 mL, and convert to grams CaCl2.

To solve this problem, we need to use the concept of the solubility product constant (Ksp) for CaSO4. The Ksp expression for CaSO4 is as follows:

Ksp = [Ca^2+][SO4^2-]

Given Ksp for CaSO4 as 6.1 × 10^(-5), we can express the concentrations of Ca^2+ and SO4^2- in terms of x as follows:

[Ca^2+] = x
[SO4^2-] = x

Since the stoichiometry of CaSO4 is 1:1, the concentration of Ca^2+ is equal to that of SO4^2-.

Now let's focus on the reaction that occurs when CaCl2 is added to H2SO4:

CaCl2 (aq) + H2SO4 (aq) → CaSO4 (s) + 2HCl (aq)

We know that the concentration of H2SO4 is 0.010 M, and we need to find out the amount of CaCl2 (g) to be added.

To determine the concentration of CaCl2, we can use the equation:

\[M1V1 = M2V2\]

Where:
M1 = initial concentration of H2SO4 = 0.010 M
V1 = initial volume of H2SO4 = 500 mL = 0.5 L
M2 = final concentration of H2SO4 (after CaSO4 precipitation)
V2 = final volume of H2SO4 (after CaSO4 precipitation)

Since the concentration of H2SO4 (M2) is not given, we can assume it decreases by x M after precipitation.

Therefore, the final concentration of H2SO4 would be (0.010 - x) M, and the final volume V2 would be 0.5 L as no volume change occurs upon precipitation.

Now we can set up the equation:

0.010 M x 0.5 L = (0.010 - x) M x 0.5 L

Simplifying the equation, we have:

0.005 M = (0.010 - x) M

0.005 M = 0.010 M - x M

Simplifying further:

x M = 0.010 M - 0.005 M

x M = 0.005 M

So, the concentration of H2SO4 after precipitation is 0.005 M.

Now, using the balanced equation, we can determine the amount (in moles) of CaSO4 that can be precipitated by consuming the given H2SO4:

From the balanced equation, we see that the stoichiometric ratio of H2SO4 to CaSO4 is 1:1. Therefore, the moles of H2SO4 consumed will be equal to the moles of CaSO4 precipitated.

Moles of H2SO4 consumed = Molarity of H2SO4 x Volume of H2SO4 = 0.005 M x 0.5 L

Next, we need to calculate the moles of CaSO4 that can be precipitated using the stoichiometry between H2SO4 and CaSO4:

Moles of CaSO4 = Moles of H2SO4 consumed = 0.005 M x 0.5 L

Finally, to convert moles of CaSO4 to grams, we need to multiply by the molar mass of CaSO4. The molar mass of CaSO4 is calculated as follows:

Molar mass of CaSO4 = (1 mol Ca x Atomic mass of Ca) + (1 mol S x Atomic mass of S) + (4 mol O x Atomic mass of O)

= (1 mol x 40.08 g/mol) + (1 mol x 32.07 g/mol) + (4 mol x 16.00 g/mol)

= 136.14 g/mol

Now, we can calculate the mass of CaSO4 precipitated:

Mass of CaSO4 = Moles of CaSO4 x Molar mass of CaSO4

Therefore, the final answer will be the mass of CaSO4 precipitated.

I hope this step-by-step explanation helps!

To solve this problem, we need to use the concept of the solubility product constant (Ksp) and understand the stoichiometry of the reaction.

Step 1: Write the balanced chemical equation for the precipitation reaction:
CaCl2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → CaSO4(s) + 2HCl(aq)

Step 2: Determine the molar solubility of CaSO4:
The molar solubility of CaSO4 can be calculated from the given Ksp value.
Ksp = [Ca2+][SO42-].

Given Ksp = 6.1 x 10^(-5), we assume that the dissociation of CaSO4 is complete and that [Ca2+] = [SO42-].
Thus, [Ca2+] = [SO42-] = √(Ksp) = √(6.1 x 10^(-5)) ≈ 0.0078 M.

Step 3: Calculate the amount of CaCl2 required:
Now, we can set up the stoichiometry of the reaction. From the balanced equation, we see that for every 1 mole of CaSO4, we need 1 mole of CaCl2.

The volume of the H2SO4 solution is given as 500 mL, which is equivalent to 0.5 L. Thus, the number of moles of H2SO4 (initially present) is:
moles of H2SO4 = concentration of H2SO4 × volume of H2SO4 solution = 0.010 M × 0.5 L = 0.005 moles.

Since the stoichiometric ratio of H2SO4 to CaCl2 is 1:1, we need the same number of moles of CaCl2 to react. Therefore, we need 0.005 moles of CaCl2.

Finally, we can calculate the mass of CaCl2 required using its molar mass:
mass of CaCl2 = moles of CaCl2 × molar mass of CaCl2.

The molar mass of CaCl2 is approximately 110.98 g/mol.

mass of CaCl2 = 0.005 moles × 110.98 g/mol ≈ 0.55 g.

Therefore, approximately 0.55 grams of CaCl2 must be added to 500 mL of 0.010 M H2SO4 to initiate the precipitation of CaSO4.

Note: It is important to note that this calculation assumes ideal behavior and complete dissociation of the ionic compounds. In reality, factors such as ion pairing and other solution effects may affect the solubility of CaSO4. Additionally, this calculation assumes the reaction goes to completion, assuming all CaSO4 precipitates out of solution.