Subjective Type

The hydroxides and carbonates of sodium and potassium are easily soluble in water while the corresponding salts of magnesium and calcium are sparingly soluble in water. Explain?

Solution

The atomic/ionic size of Na and K is larger than that of Mg and Ca.
Hydroxides and carbonates of Na and K have lower lattice enthalpies than those of Ca and Mg. This results in high solubility for hydroxides and carbonates of Na and K whereas those of Mg and Ca are sparingly soluble.

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