Extraction of Metals - Result Question 62
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63. Silver chloride is sparingly soluble in water because its lattice energy greater than _______ energy.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 63. Hydration
Solution:
- Hydration energy Energy required to break the crystal lattice during dissolving process comes from hydration. If lattice energy is very high and hydration energy is low, salt becomes sparingly soluble.