Sodium chloride is added slowly to a solution that is 0.010 M in Cu⁺, Ag⁺, and Au⁺. The K_sp values for the chloride salts are 1.9 × 10^-7, 1.6 × 10^-10, and 2.0 × 10^-13, respectively. Which compound will precipitate first? A) AgCl(s) B) CuCl(s) C) AuCl(s)

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AuCl(s) will precipitate first because it has the smallest Ksp value, indicating it is the least soluble in the solution.

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