Ionic Equilibriums in Water
#10

Calculate the solubility S (mol/L) of CaF2 in a Ca(NO3)2-solution 0.100 mol/L. The solubility product of CaF2 is 3.9x10-11.

a

When dissolving CaF2 in water, what is the relation between [Ca2+] and S and between [F-] and S?

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b

Only one relation stands when dissolving CaF2 in Ca(NO3)2-solution 0.100 mol/L. Which one?

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c

Write an expression for S in function of Ksp and [Ca2+]?

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d

In the saturated solution there are two kinds of Ca2+-ions. Most Ca2+-ions were already present at the start: co.

 

e

Express the extra [Ca2+] due to the dissolving of CaF2 in function of S.

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f

What do you know about those two concentrations?

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g

Now calculate the solubility of CaF2 in a Ca(NO3)2-solution 0.100 mol/L.

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