NaCl Is Added Slowly to a Solution That Is 0

question 119

Short Answer

NaCl is added slowly to a solution that is 0.010 M each in Cu⁺, Ag⁺, and Au⁺. The K_sp for CuCl, AgCl, and AuCl are 1.9 × 10^-7, 1.8 × 10^-10, and 2.0 × 10^-13, respectively. Which compound will precipitate first?

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