PbSO₄ partially dissociates in water. the balanced equation is;
PbSO₄(s) ⇄ Pb²⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq)
Initial - -
Change -X +X +X
Equilibrium X X
Ksp = [Pb²⁺(aq)] [SO₄²⁻(aq)]
1.6 x 10⁻⁸ = X * X
1.6 x 10⁻⁸ = X²
X = 1.3 x 10⁻⁴ M
Hence the Pb²⁺ concentration in underground water is 1.3 x 10⁻⁴ M.
[Pb²⁺] = 1.3 x 10⁻⁴ M.
= 1.3 x 10⁻⁴ mol / L x 207 g / mol
= 26.91 ppm
Raise the boiling temperature
The reaction will produce 12.1 g Ag₂S.
<em>Balanced equation</em> = 2Ag + S ⟶ Ag₂S
<em>Mass of Ag₂S</em> = 10.5 g Ag × (1 mol Ag/107.87 g Ag) × (1 mol Ag₂S/2 mol Ag)
× (247.80 g Ag₂S/1 mol Ag₂S) = 12.1 g Ag₂S
