Common ion effect on solubility (Adding common ion: Q hits Ksp at lower s)

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Adding common ion: Q hits Ksp at lower s

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
sEquilibrium solubility (decreases vs pure water)
common ionIon shared with the salt (e.g. Cl- for AgCl)

When to use this

Same Ksp at given T; ICE with initial [ion] from added salt.