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
Answer
Only R
Reason — A is Glauber's salt and B is sodium sulphate because the 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.
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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
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(a) The solute and solvent in sugar solution.
(b) The characteristic property which makes water the universal solvent.
(c) A substance whose solubility shows an anomalous behaviour.
(d) A substance whose solubility rapidly increases with the temperature.
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