Find the solubility product of a saturated solution of Ag2CrO4 in water at 298K if the emf of the cell Ag|Ag+ (satd. Ag2CrO4soln.)||Ag+(0.1M)|Ag is 0.164V at 298K.
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Solution
Ecell=0.0591log[Ag+]RHS[Ag+]LHS 0.164=0.0591log0.1[Ag+]LHS or [Ag+]LHS=1.66×10−4M So, [CrO2−4]=1.66×10−42 Ksp(Ag2CrO4)=[Ag+]2[CrO2−4] =(1.66×10−4)2(1.66×10−42) =2.287×10−12mol3L−3.