Why solubility of lithium carbonate decrease with increase in temperature?

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Why solubility of lithium carbonate decrease with increase in temperature?

solubility of Li2CO3 decreases with increase in temperature but solubility of sodium chloride, potassium chloride and Silver nitrate increases.

2007-02-22 06:59:14 · 1 answers · asked by momo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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If the solubilty of anything decreases with temperature, this is evidence that its enthalpy of solution is exothermic. If the solubility increases with temperature, the enthalpy of solution is endothermic.

2007-02-22 07:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋