UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2020 · Mains Paper III
Q2(a). Uncertainty in solubility
Question
Kₛₚ(AgCl)=(41.2±0.3)×10⁻⁸. Calculate molar solubility with uncertainty.
Answer in brief
s=(6.419±0.023)×10⁻⁴ mol L⁻¹, under the ideal pure-water approximation.
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All parts of Question 2
- 2(a) Uncertainty in solubility5 marks
- 2(b) Extraction of metal chelates10 marks
- 2(c) Stoichiometry of the iron–phenanthroline complex10 marks
- 2(d) Calibration of TGA5 marks