Give the equation for an unsaturated solution in comparing Q with K_sp. A)Q K_sp B)Q

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Give the equation for an unsaturated solution in comparing Q with K_sp. A)Q > K_sp B)Q < K_sp C)Q = K_sp D)Q ≠ K_sp E)None of the above.

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An unsaturated solution is one in which the actual concentration of the solute is less than the solubility product (K_sp). In other words, the solution has the capacity to dissolve more solute. Therefore, the value of Q (the ion product) is less than K_sp. Hence, we have Q < K_sp as the equation for an unsaturated solution. Option B represents this equation.

Give the Equation for an Unsaturated Solution in Comparing Q