Sodium sulphate is soluble in water but barium sulphate is …

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Alkali Metals Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Sodium sulphate is soluble in water but barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because

The hydration energy of Na2SO4 is more than its lattice energy

The lattice energy of BaSO4 is more than its hydration energy

The lattice energy has no role to play in solubility

The lattice energy of Na2SO4 is more than its hydration energy

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A compound is soluble in water when it's hydration energy is greater than that of lattice energy.

The hydration energy of Na2SO4 is more than its lattice energy; so it is soluble in water..

The lattice energy of BaSO4 is more than its hydration energy; so it is insoluble in water

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