What is the molar solubility of calcium carbonate ( CaCO3 ) in water? The solubility-product constant for CaCO3 is 4.5 × 10-9 at 25 °C. A) 2.3 × 10-9 B) 9.0 × 10-9 C) 8.35 D) 9.5 × 10-5 E) 6.7 × 10-5

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What is the molar solubility of calcium carbonate ( CaCO3 ) in water? The solubility-product constant for CaCO3 is 4.5 × 10-9 at 25 °C.

  1. A) 2.3 × 10-9
  2. B) 9.0 × 10-9
  3. C) 8.35
  4. D) 9.5 × 10-5
  5. E) 6.7 × 10-5
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