# Problem: (1)a. Write a balanced equation for the dissolution of CaCO3.b. Write an expression for Ksp for the dissolution of CaCO3.(2)a. Write a balanced equation for the dissolution of PbCl2b. Write an expression for Ksp for the dissolution of PbCl2.(3)a. Write a balanced equation for the dissolution of AgI.b. Write an expression for Ksp for the dissolution of AgI.

###### FREE Expert Solution

For this problem, we're being asked to write a balanced equation and write an expression for Ksp for the dissolution of each compound.

For CaCO3:

Since CaCO3 is an ionic compound, it forms ions when dissociating in water.

The carbonate ion, CO32, has a charge of –2. Calcium is from Group 2A and has a charge of +2:

The balanced equation for the dissolution of CaCO3 is:

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###### Problem Details

(1)
a. Write a balanced equation for the dissolution of CaCO3.
b. Write an expression for Ksp for the dissolution of CaCO3.

(2)
a. Write a balanced equation for the dissolution of PbCl2
b. Write an expression for Ksp for the dissolution of PbCl2.

(3)
a. Write a balanced equation for the dissolution of AgI.
b. Write an expression for Ksp for the dissolution of AgI.