Question

Write the balanced reaction and solubility product expression (KSP) for dissolving silver chromate: Ag2CrO4(s). Include all charges, stoichiometric coefficients, and phase subscripts.

Answer 1

Answer:

2Ag⁺ (aq)  + CrO₄⁻² (aq) ⇄  Ag₂CrO₄ (s) ↓

Ksp = [2s]²  . [s] → 4s³

Explanation:

Ag₂CrO₄ → 2Ag⁺  + CrO₄⁻²

Chromate silver is a ionic salt that can be dissociated. When we have a mixture of both ions, we can produce the salt which is a precipitated.

2Ag⁺ (aq)  + CrO₄⁻² (aq) ⇄  Ag₂CrO₄ (s) ↓ Ksp

That's the expression for the precipitation equilibrium.

To determine the solubility product expression, we work with the Ksp

Ag₂CrO₄ (s)  ⇄ 2Ag⁺ (aq)  + CrO₄⁻² (aq)   Ksp

                          2 s                 s

Look the stoichiometry is 1:2, between the salt and the silver.

Ksp = [2s]²  . [s] → 4s³