Question

Consider the equilibrium describing the endothermic dissolution of a solid in water. Z n ( o h ) 2 ( s ) − ⇀ ↽ − z n 2 + ( a q ) + 2 o h − ( a q ) if you have a saturated solution at equilibrium, what changes could you make to increase the solubility of the compound?.

Answer 1

To drive this equilibrium in the forward direction, for a saturated solution, the temperature of the system must be increased.

We have been told that the reaction;  Zn(OH)2 ( s ) ⇄ Zn2+(aq) + 2OH − (aq), is an endothermic reaction. Recall that in an endothermic reaction, energy is absorbed and the energy of the products is greater than that of the reactants.

In order to drive this equilibrium in the forward direction, for a saturated solution, we can Increase the temperature of the solution. More Zn(OH)2 will dissolve in the solution.

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