Which of the following statements accurately describes the solubility of carbonates and sulfates of alkali and alkaline earth metals?

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1. AThe solubility of carbonates and sulfates increases down the group for both alkali and alkaline earth metals.
2. BThe solubility of carbonates and sulfates decreases down the group for both alkali and alkaline earth metals.
3. CThe solubility of carbonates and sulfates increases down the group for alkali metals but decreases down the gr
4. DThe solubility of carbonates and sulfates decreases down the group for alkali metals but increases down the gr