The salts X(NO₃)₂ and Y(NO₃)₂ (where X⁺ and Y⁺ are metal ions) are dissolved in water to give a solution which is 0.1 M in each of them. Which of the answers gives the concentration of chloride ions will precipitate the most YCl₂ without precipitating any XCl₂? Given K_sp values: XCl₂, 2 × 10^-5 YCl₂, 1 × 10^-10 A) 1 M Cl^- B) 0.1 M Cl^- C) 0.01 M Cl^- D) 0.001 M Cl^- E) 0.0001 M Cl^-

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The Answer of The salts X(NO₃)₂ and Y(NO₃)₂ (where X⁺ and Y⁺ are metal ions) are dissolved in water to give a solution which is 0.1 M in each of them. Which of the answers gives the concentration of chloride ions will precipitate the most YCl₂ without precipitating any XCl₂? Given K_sp values: XCl₂, 2 × 10^-5 YCl₂, 1 × 10^-10 A) 1 M Cl^- B) 0.1 M Cl^- C) 0.01 M Cl^- D) 0.001 M Cl^- E) 0.0001 M Cl^-

The Salts X(NO3)2 and Y(NO3)2 (Where X+ and Y+ Are

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