Silver Acetate (AgC₂H₃O₂) Is a Sparingly Soluble Salt with K_sp

question 151

Multiple Choice

Silver acetate (AgC₂H₃O₂) is a sparingly soluble salt with K_sp = 1.9  10^-3. Consider a saturated solution in equilibrium with the solid salt. Compare the effects on the solubility of adding to the solution either the acid HNO₃ or the base NH₃.

• A) NH₃ would increase the solubility, but HNO₃ would decrease it.
• B) NH₃ would decrease the solubility, but HNO₃ would increase it.
• C) NH₃ would increase the solubility, but HNO₃ would have virtually no effect.
• D) Either substance would decrease the solubility.
• E) Either substance would increase the solubility.

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