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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

Question

Carbonates, phosphates, sulfides, oxides, and hydroxides are generally what?
Options
A Soluble
B Insoluble
Correct Answer
C Gaseous
D Unstable
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbonates (CO32-), phosphates (PO43-), sulfides, oxides, and hydroxides (OH-) are insoluble, with some exceptions.

Hint

The notes list these as generally insoluble compounds.

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