Question

Write the balanced reaction and solubility product expression (KSP) for dissolving silver chromate: Ag2CrO4(s). Include all charges, stoichiometric coefficients, and phase subscripts.

Answer 1

2Ag⁺ (aq) + CrO₄⁻² (aq) ⇄ Ag₂CrO₄ (s) ↓

Ksp = [2s]² . [s] → 4s³

Step-by-step explanation:

Ag₂CrO₄ → 2Ag⁺ + CrO₄⁻²

Chromate silver is a ionic salt that can be dissociated. When we have a mixture of both ions, we can produce the salt which is a precipitated.

2Ag⁺ (aq) + CrO₄⁻² (aq) ⇄ Ag₂CrO₄ (s) ↓ Ksp

That's the expression for the precipitation equilibrium.

To determine the solubility product expression, we work with the Ksp

Ag₂CrO₄ (s) ⇄ 2Ag⁺ (aq) + CrO₄⁻² (aq) Ksp

2 s s

Look the stoichiometry is 1:2, between the salt and the silver.

Ksp = [2s]² . [s] → 4s³