SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which salt is not decomposed when heated strongly?
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Zinc nitrate
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Ammonium chloride
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Potassium carbonate
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Copper(II) sulphate
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -All carbonates salts except potassium carbonate and sodium carbonate can be decomposed by heat to produce carbon dioxide gas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Final Answer: Sodium carbonate Na 2 CO 3 and Potassium carbonate K 2 CO 3 do not decompose on heating.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium is a very reactive metal, and hence forms a very strong bond with the carbonate ion. Thus Na2CO3 does not decompose on heating.
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