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I am asked to use the solubility product for Fe(OH)3 to calculate the pH at which it will begin to precipitate from .20M Fe3+ solution.

Do I need to use an ICE box to calculate this?
I have two Ksp values but use the one given in my lab manual (since this is for lab and not lecture) = 2.6E-39
Now, I know pH=-log[H+] so, I'm assuming I need to write/balance an equation and find the molarity of the OH- and then I can find the pH....???

Thanks so much,
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Re: Using the solubility product to calculate the pH of a solution
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2006, 03:21:48 PM »
From Ksp and known concentration of Fe3+ calculate concentration of OH- needed for precipitation to start, then convert OH- to pH. That's all.
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