Problem 3:
Aragonite is more soluble because the Ksp value is higher. Ksp = [Ca+2][CO3-] For calcite 4.5 x 10-9 = [Ca+2][CO3-]. [Ca+2]= [CO3-] = x. 4.5 x 10-9 = x x = 6.7 x 10-5M = [Ca+2] = [CO3-] For aragonite 6.0 x 10-9= [Ca+2][CO3-]. [Ca+2]= [ CO3-] = x.
6.0 x 10-9= x x = 7.7 x 10-5M = [Ca+2] = [ CO3-]
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