Is barium phosphate soluble in water?
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The question is asking about the solubility of barium phosphate in water, which is a chemistry-related inquiry concerning the properties of this compound.
Answer
insoluble in water
The final answer is that barium phosphate is insoluble in water.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that barium phosphate is insoluble in water.
More Information
Barium phosphate has a very low solubility in water because the energy required to break its ionic bonds is not sufficiently compensated by the hydration energy.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming barium phosphate is slightly soluble because it dissolves a bit better in acidic solutions.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Barium Phosphate Formula - toppr.com
- Why is Ba3(PO4)2 insoluble in water? - Quora - quora.com
- What is the solubility of barium phosphate in water? - Answers - answers.com
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