Multiple choice

Consider a solution saturated with Ag2SO4(s) at equilibrium Ag2SO4(s) ⇌ 2Ag+(aq) + SO42-(aq) On addition of NaCl(s), the amount of Ag2SO4 in equilibrium will

  1. increase

  2. decrease

  3. first decrease then increase

  4. remains constant.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct and can be explained as follows: When NaCl(s) is added to the system it dissociates as NaCl(s)    Na+(aq)  +  Cl-(aq)The Cl- ions obtained from the dissociation of solid NaCl will combine with Ag+ ions to precipitate AgCl. Hence the equilibrium will be shifted in forward direction in accordance with Le-Chatelier's principle and more Ag+ and SO42- ions will be formed resulting in consumption of Ag2SO4 and hence its concentration will decrease.