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Compare the solubility of silver chloride in each of the following aqueous solutions:

a. 0.10 M AgNO3 More soluble than in pure water.
b. 0.10 M NaCI Similar solubility as in pure water
c. 0.10 M KNO3 Less soluble than in pure water.
d. 0.10 M NH4CH3COO

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Compare the solubility of silver chloride in each of the following aqueous solutions:

a. 0.10 M AgNO3 More soluble than in pure water.

b. 0.10 M NaCI Similar solubility as in pure water

c. 0.10 M KNO3 Less soluble than in pure water.

d. 0.10 M NH4CH3COO

Step-by-step explanation:

This is based on common ion effect.

According to common ion effect, the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt decreases in a solution containing common ion to it.

The solubility of AgCl(s) is shown below:


AgCl(s) <=> Ag^(+)(aq)+Cl^-(aq)

So, when it is placed in:

a. 0.10 M AgNO3

Due to common ion effect Ag+, its solubility is less in this solution than in pure water.

b. 0.10 M NaCI :

Due to common ion effect Cl-, its solubility is less in this solution than in pure water.

c. 0.10 M KNO3 :

In this solution there is no presence of common ion.

So, the solubility of AgCl in this solution is similar to that of pure water.

d. 0.10 M NH4CH3COO:

In this solution, AgCl forms a precipitate.

So, the solubility of AgCl is more in this solution compared to pure water.

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