Symbol Ks. The product of the concentrations of ions in a saturated solution. For instance, if a compound AxBy is in equilibrium with its solution
the equilibrium constant is
Since the concentration of the undissolved solid can be put equal to 1, the solubility product is given by
The expression is only true for sparingly soluble salts. If the product of ionic concentrations in a solution exceeds the solubility product, then precipitation occurs.