A solution is 5.0× 10–5 M in each of these ions: Ag , SO42–, Cl–, CO32– Which precipitate will form?
Ag2SO4 (Ksp = 1.12× 10–5) AgCl (Ksp = 1.77× 10–10) Ag2CO3 (Ksp = 8.46× 10–12)
Ksp is the solubility product of a substance and the greater its value, the more soluble the substance. Thus, the lowest value Ksp substance will precipitate; that is Ag₂CO₃
