In this video Paul Andersen explains how the dissolution of a solute in a solution can be explained as a reversible reaction. Bonds in the solid solute are broken and the ions are dissolved in a solution. The Ksp (or solubility product...

We've learned a few applications of the solubility product, so let's learn one more! This is called the common ion effect, and it can be a good way to influence the solubility of a particular ionic compound in solution, or even promote...

We know that insoluble compounds can form precipitates in solution when their constituent ions meet. But what if there are multiple possible precipitates? They actually may not all form at equivalent rates. We have to consult the Ksp...

Now that we know about the solubility product, it's time to learn about some applications for this concept. First, we can use this to predict whether precipitation will occur in a particular solution, and take measures to cause or...

We've learned that some ionic solids are totally water insoluble, but in fact this is a slight oversimplification. Even such solids will dissolve to some minuscule degree, and we can measure this, and do calculations with it. Let's learn...