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Which of the following compounds is SOLUBLE?Group of answer choicescalcium carbonatepotassium carbonateBarium  carbonatecopper carbonatenone of the above

Question

Which of the following compounds is SOLUBLE?

Group of answer choices:

  • calcium carbonate
  • potassium carbonate
  • Barium carbonate
  • copper carbonate
  • none of the above
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Solution

To determine which of the given compounds is soluble, we need to refer to the solubility rules for ionic compounds in water. Here are the steps:

  1. Identify the compounds:

    • Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)
    • Potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃)
    • Barium carbonate (BaCO₃)
    • Copper carbonate (CuCO₃)
  2. Apply the solubility rules:

    • Carbonates (CO₃²⁻) are generally insoluble in water, with exceptions for those containing alkali metals (such as sodium, potassium) and ammonium (NH₄⁺).
  3. Check each compound against the rules:

    • Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃): Generally insoluble.
    • Potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃): Potassium is an alkali metal, so potassium carbonate is soluble.
    • Barium carbonate (BaCO₃): Generally insoluble.
    • Copper carbonate (CuCO₃): Generally insoluble.
  4. Conclusion:

    • The compound that is soluble is potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃).

Therefore, the correct answer is:

  • Potassium carbonate

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