Chemistry
Sodium sulphate is soluble in:
- Ether
- Water
- Alcohol
- Benzene
Water
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Water
Reason — Water has a high dielectric constant, as a result it reduces the electrostatic force of attraction between the positive and negative ions and dissolves even inorganic compounds, which are usually electrovalent. Hence, sodium sulphate is dissolves in water.
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