Initial concentrations before mixing:
[Ba(NO3)2] = 0.050 M
[NaF] = 0.020 M
Volumes of the solutions:
VBa(NO3)2 = VNaF = 25.0 mL
After mixing, the total volume becomes:
Vtotal = 25.0 mL + 25.0 mL = 50.0 mL
Now, we calculate the initial concentrations after mixing:
[Ba2+] = 50.0 mL25.0 mL × 0.050 M = 0.025 M
[F−] = 50.0 mL25.0 mL × 0.020 M = 0.010 M
Next, we calculate the reaction quotient (Q) for the precipitation of BaF₂:
Q = [Ba2+][F−]2
Q = (0.025 M)(0.010 M)2 = 2.5 × 10−6
Ksp of BaF₂ is given as 5 × 10−7.
Now, we find the ratio of [Ba2+][F−]2 to Ksp:
{Ratio} = (5 × 10−7)(2.5 × 10−6) = 5
So, the correct ratio of [Ba2+][F−]2 to Ksp is 5.