JAMB Chemistry 2010 Question 21

Question 21

Solubility and Solutions

Which of the following salts is slightly soluble in water?

  1. A.AgCl
  2. B.CaSO4
  3. C.Na2CO3
  4. D.PbCl2
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Answer: B (CaSO4)

Explanation

Calcium tetraoxosulphate(VI) dissolves only slightly in water (it causes permanent hardness); AgCl is insoluble and Na2CO3 is very soluble.