Question

The hydroxides and carbonates of sodium and potassium are more soluble than that of corresponding salts of magnesium and calcium. Explain.

Answer 1

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Answer: Because Sodium Salts hydration energy is more than their Lattice energy.

# Explanation

The hydroxide and carbonates of Sodium, their hydration energy is more than their lattice energy. Therefore, they are more Soluble in water. Within the case of hydroxides and carbonates of Mg and Ca their hydration energy is a smaller amount than their lattice energy. Therefore, they're meagerly soluble in Water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Magnesium carbonate, Mg CO3 (archaic name magnesia alba), is an inorganic salt that is a white solid. Several hydrated and basic forms of magnesium carbonate also exist as minerals.