Question$\text{When 22.0 mL of a } 2.45 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{M sodium phosphate solution is combined with 15.0 mL of a } 3.54 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{M chromium(III) acetate solution, does a precipitate form? (yes or no)}$
$\text{For these conditions the Reaction Quotient, } Q, \text{ is equal to }$

Studdy Solution
Compare $Q$ with $K_{sp}$:
Assume $K_{sp}$ for $\text{Cr}_2(\text{PO}_4)_3$ is known. If $Q > K_{sp}$, a precipitate forms. If $Q \leq K_{sp}$, no precipitate forms.
Without the specific $K_{sp}$ value, we cannot definitively say if a precipitate forms. However, if $Q$ is very small compared to typical $K_{sp}$ values, it is likely that no precipitate forms.
The solution to whether a precipitate forms is dependent on the comparison of $Q$ with $K_{sp}$. Without $K_{sp}$, we cannot conclude definitively. However, based on typical $K_{sp}$ values, it is likely that the answer is:
$$\boxed{\text{No}}$$