Some ionic compound like BaSO4, Al2O3, CaF2 etc. Are insoluble in water. Why?
Shreya
9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
1 Answer
Umakant biswal
9 Years ago
@ shreya in baso4 , the size of ba ions and the sulphate ions are very large and therefore the lattice enthalpy is much greater than that of the hydration enthalpy . therefore baso4 is insoluble in water . HOPE IT CLEARS YOUR DOUBT ALL THE BEST ..