The Solubility of Magnesium Phosphate Is 2

question 23

Multiple Choice

The solubility of magnesium phosphate is 2.27 × 10^-3 g/1.0 L of solution. What is the K_sp for Mg₃(PO₄) ₂?

• A) 7.46 × 10^-11
• B) 2.68 × 10^-9
• C) 5.19 × 10^-24
• D) 4.80 × 10^-26
• E) 1.20 × 10^-26

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