Give the equation for a supersaturated solution in comparing Q with K_sp. A) Q K_sp B) Q

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Give the equation for a supersaturated 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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A supersaturated solution is one in which the concentration of the solute exceeds the equilibrium concentration at a given temperature. Therefore, Q (the reaction quotient) must be greater than KS (the solubility product constant) for a supersaturated solution to exist. The subscript 1U1B1spS1U1B0 indicates the stoichiometry of the solubility equilibrium, but it does not affect the equation for a supersaturated solution.

Give the Equation for a Supersaturated Solution in Comparing Q