Calculate the solubility of PbCO3 in water at 25 degree C.

2.7 × 10⁻⁷ M

Explanation:

Step 1: Write the reaction for the solution of PbCO₃

PbCO₃(s) ⇄ Pb²⁺(aq) + CO₃²⁻(aq)

Step 2: Make an ICE chart

To relate the solubility of PbCO₃ (S) with its solubility product constant (Ksp) we will make an ICE chart.

        PbCO₃(s) ⇄ Pb²⁺(aq) + CO₃²⁻(aq)

I                              0               0

C                            +S             +S

E                              S               S

The solubility product constant is:

Ksp = 7.4 × 10⁻¹⁴ = [Pb²⁺] × [CO₃²⁻] = S²

S = √7.4 × 10⁻¹⁴ = 2.7 × 10⁻⁷ M