A solution is prepared such that the initial concentration of Cd2+ is 3.80×10-2 M and the initial concentration of Br- is 7.50×10-2 M. Cd2+and Br- are allowed to react as shown below to establish equilibrium with the complex CdBr42-.The equilibrium concentration of the complex CdBr42- is determined to be 2.9×10-3 M. Cd2+ (aq) + 4 Br- (aq) CdBr42- (aq) What is the formation constant, Kf, for this complex?

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A solution is prepared such that the initial concentration of Cd2+ is 3.80×10-2 M and the initial concentration of Br- is 7.50×10-2 M. Cd2+and Br- are allowed to react as shown below to establish equilibrium with the complex CdBr42-.The equilibrium concentration of the complex CdBr42- is determined to be 2.9×10-3 M.

Cd2+ (aq) + 4 Br- (aq) CdBr42- (aq)

What is the formation constant, Kf, for this complex?

 

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