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Which of the following statements regarding the thermal stability and solubility of alkaline earth metal carbonates is correct?

  1. A.Thermal stability increases from to , while solubility decreases.
  2. B.Thermal stability decreases from to , while solubility increases.
  3. C.Both thermal stability and solubility increase from to .
  4. D.Both thermal stability and solubility decrease from to .
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Correct answer: AThermal stability increases from to , while solubility decreases.

Solution

  1. The thermal stability of carbonates increases down the group as the electropositive character of the metal increases.
  2. The solubility of alkaline earth metal carbonates decreases down the group because the lattice energy decreases less rapidly than the hydration energy.
  3. Therefore, is the least stable and most soluble, while is the most stable and least soluble.
  4. Hence the answer is (A).

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