What Is the Solubility of Barium Sulfate in a Solution

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the solubility of barium sulfate in a solution containing 0.050 M sodium sulfate? The K_sp value for barium sulfate is 1.1  10^10.

• A)7.4  10 ^{ 6} M
• B)5.5  10 ^{ 11} M
• C)1.0  10 ^{ 5} M
• D)2.2  10 ^{ 9} M
• E)1.1  10 ^{ 10} M

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