Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 16 - Sections 16.1-16.8 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 807: 87c

Answer

Molar solubility: $(CaF_2)$ = $3.32 \times 10^{-4}M$

Work Step by Step

1. Write the $K_{sp}$ expression: $ CaF_2(s) \lt -- \gt 1Ca^{2+}(aq) + 2{F}^{-}(aq)$ $1.46 \times 10^{-10} = [Ca^{2+}]^ 1[{F}^{-}]^ 2$ 2. Considering a pure solution: $[Ca^{2+}] = 1S$ and $[{F}^{-}] = 2S$ $1.46 \times 10^{-10}= ( 1S)^ 1 \times ( 2S)^ 2$ $1.46 \times 10^{-10} = 4S^ 3$ $3.65 \times 10^{-11} = S^ 3$ $ \sqrt [ 3] {3.65 \times 10^{-11}} = S$ $3.32 \times 10^{-4} = S$
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