Give the equation for a saturated solution in comparing Q with K_sp. A) Q K_sp B) Q

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Give the equation for a saturated solution in comparing Q with K_sp. A) Q > K_sp B) Q < K_sp C) Q = K_sp D) Q ≠ K_sp E) none of the above

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The equation for a saturated solution is when the equilibrium constant (KS) is equal to the product of the concentrations of the dissolved species raised to their respective stoichiometric coefficients (sp_{and sp}). This can be represented as KS = [sp_{]^1 [sp}]^1 or simply as KS = sp_sp. When the reaction is at equilibrium, the ion product (Q) is equal to KS. Therefore, the equation for a saturated solution is Q = KS, which means that choice C is the correct answer.

Give the Equation for a Saturated Solution in Comparing Q