What is the Ksp of calomel (Hg2Cl2)? (Hint: Write the reaction.) Given:                                                                                 Hg22+   +   2e−   ⇋   2 Hg(l)                                             E° = +0.789 V                                                                                 ½ Hg2Cl2(s)   +   e−   ⇋   Hg(l)   +   Cl−                       E° = +0.268 V

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What is the Ksp of calomel (Hg2Cl2)? (Hint: Write the reaction.)

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                                                                                Hg22+   +   2e   ⇋   2 Hg(l)                                             E° = +0.789 V

                                                                                ½ Hg2Cl2(s)   +   e   ⇋   Hg(l)   +   Cl                       E° = +0.268 V

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