The solubility of CaCO3 is pH dependent.
a) Calculate the molar solubility of CaCO3 (Ksp = 4.5 × 10-9) neglecting the acid–base character of the carbonate ion.
(b) Use the expression for the CO32- ion to determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction
(c) If we assume that the only sources of Ca2+, HCO3–, and ions are from the dissolution of CaCO3, what is the molar solubility of CaCO3 using the preceding expression? What is the pH?
(d) If the pH is buffered at 8.2 (as is historically typical for the ocean), what is the molar solubility of CaCO3?
(e) If the pH is buffered at 7.5, what is the molar solubility of CaCO3? How much does this drop in pH increase solubility?
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