NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Why does the solubility of alkaline earth metal carbonates and sulphates in water decrease down the group?
Options
- ABecause the atomic radius of alkaline earth metals increases down the group, leading to weaker ionic bonds and
- BBecause the atomic number of alkaline earth metals increases down the group, leading to stronger ionic bonds a
- CBecause the electronegativity of alkaline earth metals increases down the group, leading to stronger ionic bon
- DBecause the number of valence electrons in alkaline earth metals increases down the group, leading to stronger
Correct answer
A. Because the atomic radius of alkaline earth metals increases down the group, leading to weaker ionic bonds and
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Because the atomic radius of alkaline earth metals increases down the group, leading to weaker ionic bonds and decreased solubility.