A silver rod and a SHE are dipped into a saturated aqueous solution of silver oxalate, Ag2C2O4, at 25°C. The measured potential difference between the rod and the SHE is 0.5812 V, the rod being positive. Calculate the solubility product constant for silver oxalate.

3.50*10^-11 mol3 dm-9

Explanation:

A silver rod and a SHE are dipped into a saturated aqueous solution of silver oxalate, Ag2C2O4, at 25°C. The measured potential difference between the rod and the SHE is 0.5812 V, the rod being positive. Calculate the solubility product constant for silver oxalate.

Ag2C2O4 -->  2Ag+  +  C2O4 2-

So Ksp = [Ag+]^2 * [C2O42-]

In 1 L, 2.06*10^-4 mol of silver oxalate dissolve, giving, the same number of mol of oxalate ions, and twice the number of mol (4.12*10^-4) of silver ions.

So Ksp = (4.12*10^-4)^2 * (2.06*10^-4)

= 3.50*10^-11 mol3 dm-9

particle   p is an electron and particle q is a neutron

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.