Chapter 11, Problem 11.34QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The increasing order of melting point and water solubility for the given compounds is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The melting point of the substance decreases on increasing internuclear distance and water solubility increases on increasing internuclear distance.

To determine: The increasing order of melting point of the compounds ${\text{BaF}}_2,{\text{CaCl}}_2,{\text{MgBr}}_2$ and ${\text{SrI}}_2$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The increasing order of water solubility of the compounds ${\text{BaF}}_2,{\text{CaCl}}_2,{\text{MgBr}}_2$ and ${\text{SrI}}_2$.