Consider a saturated solution of lead sulfide, PbS, in water. PbS(s) ⇌ Pb2+(aq) + S2-(aq) What is the effect of adding PbS(s) to the solution?   a. More S2- will form but the concentration of Pb2+ will remain constant.   b. the PbS(s) has no effect on the system.   c. More Pb2+and S2- will form.   d. More Pb2+ will form but the concentration of S2- will remain constant

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  1. Consider a saturated solution of lead sulfide, PbS, in water.
    PbS(s) ⇌ Pb2+(aq) + S2-(aq)
    What is the effect of adding PbS(s) to the solution?

      a.

    More S2- will form but the concentration of Pb2+ will remain constant.

      b.

    the PbS(s) has no effect on the system.

      c.

    More Pb2+and S2- will form.

      d.

    More Pb2+ will form but the concentration of S2- will remain constant.

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