Problem: Which of the following will be more soluble in an acidic solution than in pure water? PbSO4, Cd(OH)2, CsClO4, AgCl.
FREE Expert Solution
For PbSO4: PbSO4 dissociates to form Pb2+ and SO42–.
Cation: Pb2+ is a main group metal cation with a +2 charge → Pb2+ is a neutral ion
Anion: Addition of 2 H+ to SO42- forms H2SO4, a strong acid → SO42- is a neutral ion
Therefore, PbSO4 is a neutral salt and will have no change in solubility in an acidic solution.
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Which of the following will be more soluble in an acidic solution than in pure water? PbSO4, Cd(OH)2, CsClO4, AgCl.
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