This question is about dissolving different compounds.
Which of these compounds is the most soluble in water?
☐ | A | barium sulfate | |
☐ | B | calcium sulfate | |
☐ | C | magnesium sulfate | |
☐ | D | strontium sulfate |
What is the value, in kJ mol−1, for the standard enthalpy change of solution of magnesium chloride?
Lattice energy MgCl2 (s) | = −2526 kJmol−1 |
Hydration enthalpy of Cl− (g) | = − 381 kJmol−1 |
Hydration enthalpy of Mg2+ (g) | = −1921 kJmol−1 |
☐ | A | +157 | |
☐ | B | −157 | |
☐ | C | +224 | |
☐ | D | −224 |
The solubility of two compounds in different solvents was investigated.
A summary of the findings is shown.
Compound | Soluble in water | Soluble in hexane |
2-methylpentane | ✓ | |
potassium bromide | ✓ |
Explain the findings of the investigation by considering the interactions between the compounds and each of the solvents.
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