The formation constant* of [M(CN)4]2– is 7.70 × 1016, where M is a generic metal. A 0.170-mole quantity of M(NO3)2 is added to a liter of 1.040 M NaCN solution. What is the concentration of M2 ions at equilibrium?
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The reaction is this.
....M^2+ + 4CN^- ==> [M(CN)4]^2-
I..0.170...1.04.......0
C.-0.170..-4*0.170 ...0.170
E...0.....0.36.......0.170
You can see that with a K of a bouat 10^16 that the reaction is essentially complete to the right. Now you start with the reaction as shown line E and calculate what happens to the left; i.e., M(CN)4]^2- going to CN%- and M^2+
I will retype it so you will see it better.
...[M(CN)4]^2- ==> M^2+ + 4CN^-
I..0.170...........0.....0.36
C....-x.............x.....4x
E..0.170x...........x...0.36+4x
Now plug the E line into the formation constant expression and solve for x. Generally you may call 0.170-x = 0.170 and 0.36+4x = 0.36 and x will give you the (M^2+).
Well, according to the formation constant, the [M(CN)4]2– complex really likes to form. It's like the M2 ions are being held hostage by the CN ions!
Anyway, let's calculate the concentration of M2 ions at equilibrium. We'll start by calculating the initial concentration of M2 ions. Since we added 0.170 moles of M(NO3)2 to a liter of 1.040 M NaCN solution, we know that we have 0.170 moles of M2 ions at the start.
Now, we need to consider the formation of the [M(CN)4]2– complex. The formation constant tells us that for every [M(CN)4]2– complex that forms, we lose one M2 ion. So, at equilibrium, the number of [M(CN)4]2– complexes formed will be equal to the number of M2 ions lost.
Since the concentration of [M(CN)4]2– at equilibrium is unknown, let's call it x (in moles per liter).
Using the formation constant, we can set up the equation:
7.70 × 10^16 = x^1 / (0.170 - x)^1
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To find the concentration of M2 ions at equilibrium, you can use the formation constant (Kf) and the initial concentrations of the reactants.
Let's break down the given information:
Formation constant (Kf) of [M(CN)4]2– = 7.70 × 1016
Initial moles of M(NO3)2 = 0.170 moles
Volume of solution = 1 liter
Initial concentration of NaCN = 1.040 M
First, let's determine the concentration of CN− ions at equilibrium. Since one mole of M(NO3)2 yields four moles of CN− ions, the initial concentration of CN− ions is:
Initial concentration of CN− ions = 4 × initial concentration of NaCN
= 4 × 1.040 M
= 4.16 M
Next, we can set up an equation to represent the equilibrium:
[M(CN)4]2– ⇌ M2+ + 4 CN−
Using the definition of the formation constant (Kf), we can write:
Kf = [M2+][CN−]^4 / ([M(CN)4]2–)
Let's substitute the given values into this equation:
7.70 × 1016 = [M2+](4.16 M)^4 / (0.170 M)
Now, rearranging the equation, we can solve for the concentration of M2+ ions:
[M2+] = (7.70 × 1016) * (0.170 M) / [(4.16 M)^4]
Calculating this expression gives the concentration of M2+ ions at equilibrium.
To find the concentration of M2 ions at equilibrium, we need to determine the amount of M2 ions and the volume of the solution.
First, let's calculate the number of moles of M2 ions added to the solution. Since 0.170 moles of M(NO3)2 is added, there will be an equal number of moles of M2 ions. Therefore, we have 0.170 moles of M2 ions.
Next, we need to calculate the total volume of the solution. Since we added the M(NO3)2 solution to a 1.040 M NaCN solution, the total volume remains 1 liter.
Now, we can use the formation constant to calculate the concentration of M2 ions at equilibrium. The formation constant (Kf) represents the equilibrium constant for the formation of the complex [M(CN)4]2–. It can be defined as:
Kf = [M2+][CN–]^4 / [M(CN)4]2–
Since we want to find the concentration of M2+ ions ([M2+]), we can rearrange the equation:
[M2+] = (Kf * [M(CN)4]2–) / [CN–]^4
Plug in the given values:
Kf = 7.70 × 10^16
[M(CN)4]2– is not given, but using stoichiometry, we know that its concentration is equal to the initial concentration of CN– ions, which is 1.040 M.
[CN–] = 1.040 M
Now substitute these values into the equation:
[M2+] = (7.70 × 10^16 * 1.040) / (1.040^4)
Simplify the expression:
[M2+] = 2.60 × 10^13 M
Therefore, the concentration of M2 ions at equilibrium is 2.60 × 10^13 M.