Chemistry · Solution and Colloids
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Solubility of Ce2(SO4)3.
- A
Increases with temperature
- B
Decreases with temperature
- C
Shows exceptional behavior
- D
Remains constant
The solubility of most salts increases with temperature due to increased kinetic energy and greater interaction between solute and solvent molecules. However, Ce2(SO4)3 is an exception to this rule; its solubility decreases as temperature rises. This is due to complex interactions between the ions and water molecules that dominate at higher temperatures, leading to reduced solubility. Option B is correct because it accurately describes this unique behavior. Option A is incorrect because it follows the general trend, not the exception. Option C is incorrect because although the solubility behavior is exceptional, the option does not specify the temperature dependence. Option D is incorrect because the solubility of Ce2(SO4)3 does not remain constant with temperature changes.
For most ionic compounds, solubility increases with an increase in temperature due to greater kinetic energy allowing more solute particles to dissolve. However, Ce2(SO4)3 is an exception.
This is correct for Ce2(SO4)3, as its solubility decreases with an increase in temperature, which is contrary to the general trend for most salts.
While Ce2(SO4)3 does show exceptional behavior compared to most salts, this option is too vague and does not directly answer the question about how its solubility changes with temperature.
For Ce2(SO4)3, the solubility does not remain constant with temperature changes, as it actually decreases with increasing temperature.
Tagged under Chemistry · Solution and Colloids · 2010