A solution of NaF is added dropwise to a solution that is 0.0614 M in Mg2+ and 3.53e-05 M in Y³+. The Ksp of MgF₂ is 5.16e-11. The Ksp of YF3 is 8.62e-21. (a) What concentration of F" is necessary to begin precipitation? (Neglect volume changes.) [F] = M. (b) Which cation precipitates first? O Mg2+ O y³+ (c) What is the concentration of F" when the second cation begins to precipitate? [F] = M.

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A solution of NaF is added dropwise to a solution that is 0.0614 M in Mg2+ and 3.53e-05 M in Y³+.
The Ksp of MgF₂ is 5.16e-11.
The Ksp of YF3 is 8.62e-21.
(a) What concentration of F" is necessary to begin precipitation? (Neglect volume changes.)
[F"] =
M.
(b) Which cation precipitates first?
O Mg2+
O y3+
(c) What is the concentration of F" when the second cation begins to precipitate?
[F] =
M.
Transcribed Image Text:A solution of NaF is added dropwise to a solution that is 0.0614 M in Mg2+ and 3.53e-05 M in Y³+. The Ksp of MgF₂ is 5.16e-11. The Ksp of YF3 is 8.62e-21. (a) What concentration of F" is necessary to begin precipitation? (Neglect volume changes.) [F"] = M. (b) Which cation precipitates first? O Mg2+ O y3+ (c) What is the concentration of F" when the second cation begins to precipitate? [F] = M.
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