Rank the following metal sulfides in order of increasing molar solubility in water.
Salt
K_sp
CoS
4 × 10^-21
CuS
6 × 10^-36
FeS
6 × 10^-18
HgS
1) 6 × 10^-52
MnS
2) 5 × 10^-10

Question

Rank the following metal sulfides in order of increasing molar solubility in water. Salt K_sp CoS 4 × 10^-21 CuS 6 × 10^-36 FeS 6 × 10^-18 HgS 1)6 × 10^-52 MnS 2)5 × 10^-10

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The solubility of metal sulfides in water can be ranked based on their solubility product constants (Ksp). A lower Ksp value indicates lower solubility. Thus, HgS < CuS < CoS < FeS < MnS corresponds to increasing solubility.

Rank the Following Metal Sulfides in Order of Increasing Molar