Which of the following salts, each having very limited solubility in water, would dissolve to a greater extent upon acidifying the solution?
I. Ag₂S
II. Mg₃(PO₄) ₂
III. AgBr

Question

Which of the following salts, each having very limited solubility in water, would dissolve to a greater extent upon acidifying the solution? I. Ag₂S II. Mg₃(PO₄)₂ III. AgBr

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both I and II contain sulfur ions and can form sulfide ions when acidified, which are more soluble in water than their respective sulfides, leading to increased dissolution. AgBr does not contain sulfur ions and therefore would not be affected by acidification.

Which of the Following Salts, Each Having Very Limited Solubility