A vial of 3 mg silver chloride (AgCl)is poured into a flask containing 100 mL water and mixed.After 24 hours,2.9 mg of silver chloride remains as a solid at the bottom of the flask.Which of the following terms best describes the ability of silver chloride to dissolve in water?

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The fact that some of the silver chloride dissolved in water indicates that it is not fully insoluble (choice A) but it still remains as a solid at the bottom of the flask after 24 hours, indicating it is not fully soluble (choice C). Therefore, the best term to describe its ability to dissolve in water is "sparingly soluble" (choice D). Partly soluble (choice B) could also be considered a valid option, although it is less commonly used.

A Vial of 3 Mg Silver Chloride (AgCl)is Poured into a Flask