A beaker contains 0.025 M LiF and 0.025 M LiBr. Drops of concentrated Pb(NO3)2 are added to this beaker.  a) What are the formulas for the two most probable compounds that will precipitate?  b)Write the solubility equilibrium reactions for these potential precipitates Rxn 1_________ Rxn 2_________ c) Which compound will precipitate first? d) Calculate maximum concentration of Pb(NO3)2 (aq) that can be added to completely precipitate the least soluble salt, while keeping the more soluble salt in solution dissolved.

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A beaker contains 0.025 M LiF and 0.025 M LiBr. Drops of concentrated Pb(NO3)2 are added to this beaker. 

a) What are the formulas for the two most probable compounds that will precipitate? 

b)Write the solubility equilibrium reactions for these potential precipitates

Rxn 1_________

Rxn 2_________

c) Which compound will precipitate first?

d) Calculate maximum concentration of Pb(NO3)2 (aq) that can be added to completely precipitate the least soluble salt, while keeping the more soluble salt in solution dissolved. 

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