Consider the imaginary anion A²⁻. This anion forms insoluble salts with copper and iron. Solid CuA is allowed to come to equilibrium with pure water in one beaker, and FeA is allowed to come to equilibrium with pure water in a separate beaker. Based on the information below, which beaker contains a higher concentration of A²⁻? CuA Ksp = 5.4x10⁻⁶ FeA Ksp = 3.2x10⁻⁵

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Consider the imaginary anion A²⁻. This anion forms insoluble salts with copper and iron. Solid CuA is allowed to come to equilibrium with pure water in one beaker, and FeA is allowed to come to equilibrium with pure water in a separate beaker.

Based on the information below, which beaker contains a higher concentration of A²⁻?

CuA Ksp = 5.4x10⁻⁶

FeA Ksp = 3.2x10⁻⁵

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