Hy guy, I'd like to ask you some help in an exercise please... it's about solubility linked to pH.
Here it is: calculate the solubility (mg/L) of CaCO
3 in a tampon solution pH=8,5,
knowing that : Ksp CaCO3 = 1,6*10^-8; Ka1 of H2CO3 = 3,3*10^-7; Ka2= 5,0*10^-11.
I know that the solubility of a substance increases in an acid solution and I know how to solve exercises in the presence of an acid; but in this case, the environment is basic (pH 8,5) and a really don't know how to move...
Thank you in advance to anyone who will stop and help
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