Ag+ ions are added to the solution with
(Br-) = (Cl- ) = (CO32-) = (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).
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).