Mercury(I) is a diatomin ion (Hg2(2+), also called mercurous iron with a charge of +2. Mercury(I) idodate dissociates as follows:
Hg₂(IO₂)₂ (s) -> Hg₂²⁺ + 2IO₂⁻ Ksp= [Hg₂²⁺][IO3]²
(a) Find the concentration of Hg₂²⁺ and IO₃⁻ in a saturated solution of Hg₂(IO₃)₂ (s) if there are on other siginficant species such as the ion pair Hg₂²⁺* IO₃⁻