Ag+ ions are added to the solution with
(Br-) = (Cl- ) = (CO3​2-) = (AsO4)3-= 0.1 M
which compound will precipitate at the lowest [Ag+]?
a) AgBr [Ksp = 5 x 10 -13]
b) Ag2CO3[Ksp = 8.1 x 10 -12]
c) AgCl [Ksp = 1.8 x 10 -10]
d) Ag3AsO4[Ksp = 10 -22]
Also explain why ??

Precipitation occurs when the ionic product of the solute exceeds the solubility product, Ksp.
Ionic product is the product of the concentrations of the ions, Qsp = [M+][A-]
For ​precipitation, Qsp > Ksp

So, the lesser the solubility product, the lesser concentration of the ions is required.
Since concentration of anion is same, concentration of Ag+ will be required the least in the case that has lowest solubility product, that is Ag3AsO4.
So the correct answer is (d).

 

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