What is the Ksp of Lead II Fluoride if the lead and fluoride ions have molecular concentrations of 4.8 x 10-4 M and 8.7 x 10-3 M respectively in a saturated solution at 25oC?

Please show work. I don't even know where to start.

User Icon for DrBob222 DrBob222 answered
4 years ago

.............PbF2 ==> Pb^2+ + 2F^-

I..............solid.........0.............0
C............solid..........x.............2x
E............solid..........x.............2x

Ksp = (Pb^2+)(F^-)^2
The problem tells you the value of x and 2x. Substitute those into the Ksp expression and solve.

User Icon for Veronica Veronica answered
4 years ago

@DrBob222 Thank you Sir

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

To calculate the solubility product constant (Ksp) of Lead II Fluoride (PbF2), you need to use the concentrations of the lead (Pb2+) and fluoride (F-) ions in a saturated solution.

The balanced chemical equation for the dissolution of PbF2 is:
PbF2(s) ⇌ Pb2+(aq) + 2F-(aq)

Now, let's start solving the problem step by step:

Step 1: Write the expression for the Ksp:
Ksp = [Pb2+][F-]^2

Step 2: Substitute the given concentrations into the Ksp expression:
[Pb2+] = 4.8 x 10^-4 M
[F-] = 8.7 x 10^-3 M

Ksp = (4.8 x 10^-4)(8.7 x 10^-3)^2

Step 3: Calculate the value of Ksp:
Ksp = 4.8 x 10^-4 x (8.7 x 10^-3)^2

At this point, we can multiply the two concentrations, and then raise it to the power of 2 to find the value of Ksp.

Ksp = 4.8 x 10^-4 x (8.7 x 10^-3)^2 = 3.0564 x 10^-10

So, the solubility product constant (Ksp) of Lead II Fluoride (PbF2) is 3.0564 x 10^-10.