Common Ion Effects on Solubility
The presence of a common ion decreases the solubility of a
slightly soluble ionic compound.
PbCrO4(s) Pb2+(aq) + CrO42-(aq)
Add Na2CrO4 (a very soluble salt; a strong electrolyte)
Result: equilibrium shifts to the left (LeChâtelier’s principle)
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