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under a certain set of conditions the solubility of Ag2CO3 is 3.5x10^-2 g/L. what is the ksp?
A:- Ionization of Ag2CO3 gives,
Ag2CO3 ------> 2 Ag+ + CO32-
(2S) (S)
Ksp = [Ag+]2 * [CO32- ]
Ksp = (2S)2 * S ( since S = 3.5*10^-2 g/L )
= 4 S3
= 4 * ( 3.5 * 10-2 )3
Ksp = 1.7 * 10-4