If Qsp=Ksp does that mean a precipitate will form ? (1 Viewer)

[SB257426]

I understand that at Ksp we have a saturated solution which is where you have the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given solvent but multiple people are saying different things. Some people are saying there is no precipitate and some people are saying there is a precipitate. I am so confused !!!!

 

[carrotsss]

Qsp will never be exactly equal to Ksp, so it still depends on whether Ksp>Qsp or Qsp>Ksp, even if that difference between them goes beyond given significant figures

 

[Unovan]

No precipitate would form because it means that the maximum theoretical amount of dissolved ions are present in the solution and hence any more would form a precipitate.

Q > KSP solution forms precipitate
Q ≤ KSP solution doesn't form precipitate