Teeth and bones are composed mainly of calcium phosphate, which dissociates slightly in an aqueous solution as
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Teeth and bones are composed mainly of calcium phosphate, which dissociates slightly in an aqueous solution as follows:
Ca3(PO4)2(s) ⇄ 3 Ca2+ (aq) + 2 PO43–(aq)
Predict the direction of equilibrium shift for each of the following stresses:
(a) Increase [Ca2+]
(b) Increase [PO43–]
(c) Decrease [Ca2+]
(d) Decrease [PO43–]
(e) Add solid Ca3(PO4)2
(f) Add solid Ca(NO3)2
(g) Add solid KNO3
(h) Decrease pH.
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Introductory Chemistry Concepts And Critical Thinking
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7th Edition
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