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Preparation and Properties and Uses of Potassium Hydroxide

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"The solubility of carbonates and bicarbonates of alkali metals increases down the group."
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Group-2 carbonates are sparingly soluble in water as their lattice energies are higher (it is due to increase in covalent nature). Solubilities of carbonates and bicarbonates of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals increase down the group.

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