The precipitate of CaF2(Ksp= 1.7 × 10-10) is obtained when equal ...
For ppt Qsp > Ksp
CaF2→ Ca2++2F–
Qsp = (Ca2+) (F–)2
(A) Qsp = 12.5 × 10–14
(B) Qsp = 12.5 × 10–10
(C) Qsp = 12.5 × 10–13
(D) Qsp = 12.5 × 10–15
Only (B) option will get precipitate.
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The precipitate of CaF2(Ksp= 1.7 × 10-10) is obtained when equal ...
Explanation:
In order to determine the precipitate formed, we need to calculate the ion product (IP) for each option and compare it to the solubility product (Ksp) of CaF2. The ion product is calculated by multiplying the concentrations of the ions involved in the precipitation reaction.
a) 10^-4M Ca2+ and 10^-4M F-
IP = [Ca2+][F-] = (10^-4)(10^-4) = 10^-8
Since the ion product (10^-8) is less than the solubility product (1.7 x 10^-10), no precipitate of CaF2 will form.
b) 10^-2M Ca2+ and 10^-3M F-
IP = [Ca2+][F-] = (10^-2)(10^-3) = 10^-5
Since the ion product (10^-5) is greater than the solubility product (1.7 x 10^-10), a precipitate of CaF2 will form.
c) 10^-5M Ca2+ and 10^-3M F-
IP = [Ca2+][F-] = (10^-5)(10^-3) = 10^-8
Since the ion product (10^-8) is less than the solubility product (1.7 x 10^-10), no precipitate of CaF2 will form.
d) 10^-3M Ca2+ and 10^-5M F-
IP = [Ca2+][F-] = (10^-3)(10^-5) = 10^-8
Since the ion product (10^-8) is less than the solubility product (1.7 x 10^-10), no precipitate of CaF2 will form.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' (10^-2M Ca2+ and 10^-3M F-), as the ion product (10^-5) is greater than the solubility product (1.7 x 10^-10), indicating that a precipitate of CaF2 will form when these concentrations are mixed.
The precipitate of CaF2(Ksp= 1.7 × 10-10) is obtained when equal ...
Bis correct.