AgCl
Definition
AgCl is the chemical formula for silver chloride, which is a solid compound composed of silver and chlorine atoms.
Analogy
Imagine AgCl as a stack of silver coins (Ag) with chlorine gas (Cl) molecules surrounding each coin.
Related terms
Solubility product constant (Ksp): The equilibrium constant that represents the extent to which a sparingly soluble compound, like AgCl, dissolves in water.
Precipitate: A solid substance that forms when two solutions react and produce an insoluble compound, like AgCl.
Dissociation: The process by which an ionic compound breaks apart into its constituent ions in solution.
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Practice Questions (3)
Consider a solution of 0.001M KI and 0.1M KCl. If Ag⁺ ions are added, what concentration is needed to begin causing AgCl to form precipitate? (Ksp of 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁰)
Consider the solid AgCl with a certain Ksp. What is an expression, measured in M, for the solubility of AgCl?
What is the molar solubility of NaCl (Ksp 1.6x10⁻¹⁰) in pure water and in a 0.1M solution of AgCl?
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