## Solubility of CompoundsThe solubility of a compound is often represented by its solubility product constant (Ksp). The larger the Ksp value, the more soluble the compound is in water. ### QuestionWhich of the following compounds is the most soluble?- **HgS** (Ksp = 1.6 x 10^-54)- **Bi2S3** (Ksp = 1.0 x 10^-72)- **Mg(OH)2** (Ksp = 2.06 x 10^-13)- **Ag2S** (Ksp = 6.0 x 10^-51)- **MnS** (Ksp = 2.3 x 10^-13)### ExplanationFrom the list, the compound with the largest Ksp value is the most soluble in water. Here:- **Mg(OH)2** has a Ksp of 2.06 x 10^-13, which is the largest among the given options.Therefore, **Mg(OH)2** is the most soluble compound in this list.

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Which of the following compounds is the most soluble? HgS (Ksp = 1.6 x 10-54) Bi₂S3 (Kp = 1.0 x 10-7²) sp Mg(OH)₂ (Ksp = 2.06 x 10-1³) Ag₂S (Ksp = 6.0 x 10-5¹) MnS (K = 2.3 x 10-¹³)

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## Solubility of Compounds

The solubility of a compound is often represented by its solubility product constant (Ksp). The larger the Ksp value, the more soluble the compound is in water.

### Question

Which of the following compounds is the most soluble?

- **HgS** (Ksp = 1.6 x 10^-54)
- **Bi2S3** (Ksp = 1.0 x 10^-72)
- **Mg(OH)2** (Ksp = 2.06 x 10^-13)
- **Ag2S** (Ksp = 6.0 x 10^-51)
- **MnS** (Ksp = 2.3 x 10^-13)

### Explanation

From the list, the compound with the largest Ksp value is the most soluble in water. Here:

- **Mg(OH)2** has a Ksp of 2.06 x 10^-13, which is the largest among the given options.

Therefore, **Mg(OH)2** is the most soluble compound in this list.

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