Determine the K_sp for Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂)where the Solubility of Mg(OH)₂

question 89

Multiple Choice

Determine the K_sp for magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH) ₂) where the solubility of Mg(OH) ₂ is 1.4 × 10^-4 M.

• A)2.7 × 10^-12
• B)1.1 × 10^-11
• C)2.0 × 10^-8
• D)3.9 × 10^-8
• E)1.4 × 10^-4

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