The solubility of silver chloride __________ when dilute nitric acid is added to it.
A)increases
B)decreases
C)does not change
D)first increases, then decreases
E)first decreases, then increases

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When dilute nitric acid is added to silver chloride, it reacts with the chloride ions to form soluble silver nitrate and hydrogen chloride gas. As a result, the concentration of chloride ions in the solution decreases, leading to a decrease in the solubility of silver chloride.

The Solubility of Silver Chloride __________ When Dilute Nitric Acid