Chemistry
The figure shown below demonstrates the solubility curve of a substance. From the statements given below, choose which is/are correct :

P — A is hydrated sodium chloride, B is anhydrous sodium chloride.
Q — A is Glauber's salt, B is sodium sulphate.
R — A is Gypsum, B is calcium sulphate.
- Only P
- Only Q
- Only R
- Both P and R
Water
5 Likes
Answer
Only R
Reason — A is Glauber's salt and B is sodium sulphate because solubility curve of Na2SO4.10H2O (Glauber's salt) rises till it reaches 32.8°C, and then it falls slightly. This is because Na2SO4.10H2O is hydrous below 32.8°C and anhydrous above it.
Whereas solubility curve of sodium chloride and gypsum are almost flat, showing minimal change in solubility as temperature rises.
Answered By
2 Likes
Related Questions
The salt which does not contain any water of crystallisation is :
P — Blue vitriol
Q — Gypsum
R — Baking soda
- Only P
- Only Q
- Only R
- Both Q and R
Sodium chloride (common salt) besides being used in kitchen can also be used as the raw material for making:
P — Slaked lime
Q — Washing soda
R — Baking soda
- Only P
- Only Q
- Only R
- Both Q and R
Assertion (A): Water is a universal solvent.
Reason (R): Water dissolves all substances except noble metals and glass.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): A saturated solution becomes unsaturated on heating.
Reason (R): More amount of solute can dissolve in a solvent upon heating.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.