why must some solid remain in contact with a solution of a sparingly soluble salt in order to ensure equilibrium?

Asolution contains 180 g of glucose (c6h12o6) and 162 g of water. what is the mole fraction of glucose?

The following reaction shows sodium carbonate reacting with calcium hydroxide. na2co3 + ca(oh)2 → naoh + caco3 how many grams of naoh are produced from 20.0 grams of na2co3? (molar mass of na = 22.989 g/mol, c = 12.01 g/mol, o = 15.999 g/mol, ca = 40.078 g/mol, h = 1.008 g/mol) 12.2 grams 15.1 grams 24.4 grams 30.2 grams

Alidded glass container is filled with a colored gas. after a period of time, it is observed that the gas is uniformly spread throughout the box and that the movement has slowed considerably. next, a warm iron plate is carefully placed under the box. why is there resumed movement of the gas in the container?