If solid NaCl is added to a saturated water solution of PbCl2 at 20o C, a precipitate is formed. How would this affect the value of the Ksp for [Pb2+][Cl-] in solution? The Kspincreases. The Kspdecreases. The Kspremains the same. none of the above.

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If solid NaCl is added to a saturated water solution of PbCl2 at 20o C, a precipitate is formed. How would this affect the value of the Ksp for [Pb2+][Cl-] in solution?  The Kspincreases. The Kspdecreases. The Kspremains the same. none of the above.

anonymous · Answer

Ksp is an equilibrium constant. in your opinion, what does this "constant" depend on? this is an example of the common ion effect. i would look up the topic in the book. it's in the chapter on solution equilibria.

anonymous · Answer

good advice. Thank you.