7. The Ksp for copper(I) sulfide, Cu2S(s), is 2.5 x 10-48. Cu2S (s) 2 Cu'(aq) + S²-(aq) (a) Write a solubility constant expression for CuąS(s). [2] (b) Calculate its molar solubility in water at 25 degrees Celsius. [6]

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7. The Ksp for copper(I) sulfide, Cu2S(s), is 2.5 x
10-48. Cu2S (s) 2 Cu'(aq) + S²(aq) (a) Write a
solubility constant expression for Cu2S(s). [2]
(b) Calculate its molar solubility in water at 25
degrees Celsius. [6]
Transcribed Image Text:7. The Ksp for copper(I) sulfide, Cu2S(s), is 2.5 x 10-48. Cu2S (s) 2 Cu'(aq) + S²(aq) (a) Write a solubility constant expression for Cu2S(s). [2] (b) Calculate its molar solubility in water at 25 degrees Celsius. [6]
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