Use the Following Information to Calculate the Solubility Product Constant

question 95

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to calculate the solubility product constant, K_sp, for PbCl₂. A saturated solution of PbCl₂ in water was prepared and filtered. From the filtrate, 1.0 L was measured out into a beaker and evaporated to dryness. The solid PbCl₂residue recovered in the beaker amounted to 0.0162 moles.

• A)K _sp = 6.9 × 10 ⁻⁸
• B)K _sp = 4.3 × 10 ⁻⁶
• C)K _sp = 1.7 × 10 ⁻⁵
• D)K _sp = 2.6 × 10 ⁻⁴
• E)K _sp = 3.2 × 10 ⁻²

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