Barium iodate (Ba(IO3)2) forms an equilibrium with its ions in solution. How does adding additional barium ions to the solution affect the Ksp of barium iodate? Explain.
Adding additional barium ions to the solution will increase the Ksp of barium iodate. This is because the additional barium ions will increase the concentration of the barium ion in the solution, which will increase the solubility of barium iodate. The Ksp of a compound is a measure of its solubility, so increasing the concentration of barium ions will increase the Ksp of barium iodate.
