Order the following solids (a-d) from least soluble to most soluble. Ignore any potential reactions of the ions with water.
(a) AgCl Ksp = 1.6 10-10
(b) Ag2S Ksp = 1.6 10-49
(c) CaF2 Ksp = 4.0 10-11
(d) CuS Ksp = 8.5 10-45
Order the following solids (a-d) from least soluble to most soluble. Ignore any potential reactions of the ions with water.
(a) AgCl Ksp = 1.6 10-10
(b) Ag2S Ksp = 1.6 10-49
(c) CaF2 Ksp = 4.0 10-11
(d) CuS Ksp = 8.5 10-45
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