Which statement best explains why AgCl is sparingly soluble in water
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Problem
Which statement best explains why AgCl is sparingly soluble in water, whereas NaCl is highly soluble?
(a) Because Na+ is smaller than Ag+, the lattice of NaCl is easier for water molecules to disrupt and pull apart.
(b) AgCl has a much higher lattice energy that is not sufficiently offset by its hydration energy.
(c) AgCl is predominantly covalent, so it does not dissociate into ions that water can stabilize.
(d) NaCl can form hydrogen bonds with water, whereas AgCl cannot, making NaCl far more soluble.