What is the concentration of silver(I) ion in a saturated solution of silver(I) carbonate containing 0.0092 M Na2CO3? For Ag2CO3, Ksp = 8.6 × 10–12.

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Ag2CO3 ==> 2Ag^+ + CO3^-2

Ksp = (Ag^+)^2(CO3^-2) = 8.6 x 10^-12
Substitute00092 for CO3^-2, calculate Ag^+.