A HCN / NaCN buffer system is to be constructed that is also 0.048 M in Mg2+. What is the minimum [HCN] / [CN] that must be maintained to keep a precipitate of magnesium hydroxide from forming? [HCN] minimum [CN"] 1

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**Buffer System Design**

A \( \text{HCN / NaCN} \) buffer system is to be constructed that is also 0.048 M in \( \text{Mg}^{2+} \).

### Objective

Determine the minimum \([\text{HCN}]/[\text{CN}^-]\) ratio that must be maintained to prevent the formation of magnesium hydroxide precipitate.

\[
\frac{[\text{HCN}]}{[\text{CN}^-]}_{\text{minimum}} = \boxed{ \ }
\]

#### Explanation:

This problem involves calculating the minimum concentration ratio of components in a buffer solution to avoid precipitation of magnesium hydroxide when the concentration of magnesium ions \( (\text{Mg}^{2+}) \) is known.
Transcribed Image Text:**Buffer System Design** A \( \text{HCN / NaCN} \) buffer system is to be constructed that is also 0.048 M in \( \text{Mg}^{2+} \). ### Objective Determine the minimum \([\text{HCN}]/[\text{CN}^-]\) ratio that must be maintained to prevent the formation of magnesium hydroxide precipitate. \[ \frac{[\text{HCN}]}{[\text{CN}^-]}_{\text{minimum}} = \boxed{ \ } \] #### Explanation: This problem involves calculating the minimum concentration ratio of components in a buffer solution to avoid precipitation of magnesium hydroxide when the concentration of magnesium ions \( (\text{Mg}^{2+}) \) is known.
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