Answer:
The molar solubility of YF₃ is 4.23 × 10⁻⁶ M.
Explanation:
In order to calculate the molar solubility of YF₃ we will use an ICE chart. We identify 3 stages: Initial, Change and Equilibrium and we complete each row with the concentration of change of concentration. Let's consider the solubilization of YF₃.
YF₃(s) ⇄ Y³⁺(aq) + 3 F⁻(aq)
I 0 0
C +S +3S
E S 3S
The solubility product (Ksp) is:
Ksp = [Y³⁺].[F⁻]³= S . (3S)³ = 27 S⁴
[tex]S=\sqrt[4]{Ksp/27} =\sqrt[4]{8.62 \times 10^{-21} /27}=4.23 \times 10^{-6}M[/tex]
