Which of the Following Should Dissolve the Smallest Amount of Silver

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should dissolve the smallest amount of silver sulfide per liter, assuming no complex formation?

• A) 0.1 M HNO₃
• B) 0.1 M Na₂S
• C) 0.1 M AgNO₃
• D) 0.10 M NaNO₃
• E) pure water

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Matching Principle

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