Solubility Problem - Involves Addition of Another Ion

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To determine how many moles of sodium fluoride are needed to achieve a fluoride concentration of 3.0 x 10-2 mol/L in a saturated barium fluoride solution, the solubility product constant (Ksp) of BaF2 is applied. The initial concentrations of Ba2+ and F- ions are calculated based on the dissolution equilibrium. The calculations show that the fluoride concentration increases with the addition of sodium fluoride, but the user mistakenly believes only 1.5 x 10-2 mol of fluoride is required. The discussion highlights the need to account for the equilibrium shift caused by adding fluoride ions, which affects the solubility of BaF2. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for accurately determining the amount of sodium fluoride needed.
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Homework Statement



How many moles of solid sodium fluoride should be added to 1.0 L of a saturated solution of barium fluoride, BaF2, at 25OC to raise the fluoride concentration to 3.0 x 10-2 mol/L? The solubility product constant for BaF2 is Ksp = 1.7 x 10-6 at 25OC.

The Attempt at a Solution



BaF2 ---> Ba2+ + 2F-

Initial Concentrations: 0, 0
Change: + x, + 2x

Therefore:

1.7 x 10-6 = x(2x)2

x = 0.00752 M.

So: [F-] = 0.01504 mol/2 L.

I thought to have the desired fluoride concentration, only 1.5 x 10-2 mol would need to be added. However, the correct answer is
2.6 x 10-2 mol
.

Thank you for your help!
 
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