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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which expression represents the solubility product of Silver sulphate, Ag₂SO₄?
Options
A [Ag²⁺] × [SO₄²⁻]
B [Ag⁺] × [SO₄²⁻]
Correct Answer
C [2Ag⁺] × [SO₄²⁻]
D 1/[Ag₂SO₄]
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ag₂SO₄(s) ⇌ 2Ag⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq). Ksp = [Ag⁺]²[SO₄²⁻]. Option B is incorrectly written (should be squared), but among the choices, it is the only one with the correct ions. The correct expression is not listed. If forced, B is closest in form, though it omits the exponent.

Hint

Ksp = product of the ion concentrations, each raised to the power of its coefficient.

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