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Which anion will form the smallest number of insoluble salts?

a. chloride

b. nitrate

c. carbonate

d. sulfate

I can't figure out this question for the life of me. I just need someone to point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

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  • Wom847
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    The answer is b., nitrate. And the number is zero. All salts containing NO3 as the anion are soluble in water.

    Source(s): AP Chemistry
  • 1 decade ago

    well: according to " Chemistry there is An Element table that

    has all formulas listed for Science & Mathematics knows

    the Answers (a) Chloride

    Source(s): Chemistry
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Nitrates, it's of those "you've got to know" questions.

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