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How many moles of Ca(NO3)2 must be added to 1.0 L of a 0.255 M HF solution to begin precipitation of CaF2(s)

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Answer:

6.1×10^(-10) mol

Step-by-step explanation:

CaF2(s) -----------> Ca2+(aq) +2F-(aq)

Ksp = [Ca2+][F-]^2

Given data

[F-] = 0.255 M

∴ The concentration of Ca2+required to start the precipitation

[Ca2+] = Ksp / [F-]2

= (4.0 X 10^-11) /(0.255)^2

= 6.1×10^(-10) M

Here the volume is 1.0 L

∴ The number of molesof Ca(NO3)2 must be added to 1.0 L of a1.0 L of a 0.255 M HF solution to begin precipitation ofCaF2 (s)= 6.1×10^(-10) mol

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