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Question
Which of the following affects the value of the solubility product, Ksp, of silver sulphide when it is precipitated by passing hydrogen sulphide into aqueous silver nitrate? 2AgNO₃(aq) + H₂S(g) → Ag₂S(s) + 2HNO₃(aq)
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The solubility product constant (Ksp) is an equilibrium constant that depends only on temperature. Changes in concentration (addition of reagents) affect the ion product but not the Ksp value itself. Temperature changes alter Ksp.
Hint
Ksp is a type of equilibrium constant; only temperature changes its value.