Determine the Molar Solubility of AgI in Pure Water

question 33

Multiple Choice

Determine the molar solubility of AgI in pure water.K_sp (AgI) = 8.51 × 10^-17.

• A) 9.22 × 10^-9 M
• B) 4.26 × 10^-17 M
• C) 8.51 × 10^-17 M
• D) 2.77 × 10^-6 M
• E) 4.40 × 10^-6 M

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Definitions:

Nucleotide

The basic building block of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, comprised of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Phosphate Group

A functional group or radical comprising one phosphorus atom connected to four oxygen atoms, often involved in energy transfer in biological systems.

Five-Carbon Sugar

A type of sugar molecule that contains five carbon atoms, examples include ribose and deoxyribose, important in RNA and DNA structures.

Plasmids

Small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules found in bacteria and some yeasts, separate from chromosomal DNA and often carry genes beneficial for survival.