Gypsum (CaSO4) is one of common precipitants in brackish water desalination processes. CaSO4 ⇋ Ca2+ + SO42-                                     Ksp = 10-4.6 Assume a water containing: [Ca2+] = 10-2.1 M; [SO42-] = 10-3.2 M. (a) Find Qsp or IAP for the given water. (b) Find the solubility index (SI) and determine whether CaSO4 is under, super, or at saturation in the water.

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Gypsum (CaSO4) is one of common precipitants in brackish water desalination processes.

CaSO4 ⇋ Ca2+ + SO42-                                     Ksp = 10-4.6
Assume a water containing: [Ca2+] = 10-2.1 M; [SO42-] = 10-3.2 M.
(a) Find Qsp or IAP for the given water.


(b) Find the solubility index (SI) and determine whether CaSO4 is under, super, or at saturation in the water.

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