The Ksp expression for AgCl is:

A Ksp = [Ag][Cl]

B Ksp = [Ag⁺][Cl⁻]

C Ksp = [AgCl]

D Ksp = [Ag⁺]²[Cl⁻]

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

For AgCl(s) ⇌ Ag⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq), Ksp = [Ag⁺][Cl⁻]. Solids are not included in the expression.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The Ksp expression for AgCl is:" is Option B: Ksp = [Ag⁺][Cl⁻].

The other options — A) Ksp = [Ag][Cl], C) Ksp = [AgCl], D) Ksp = [Ag⁺]²[Cl⁻] — are incorrect for this AP Exam Prep question. As explained above: For AgCl(s) ⇌ Ag⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq), Ksp = [Ag⁺][Cl⁻]. Solids are not included in the expression.

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The Ksp expression for AgCl is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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