Stalactites-the long, icicle-like formations that hang from the ceilings of caves-are formed from recrystallizing minerals like calcite (calcium carbonate, CaCO3, 100.09/mol) .The Ksp of calcium carbonate is 4.5 * 10-9.What is the minimum volume of dripping water saturated with calcium carbonate that would be required to form a small stalactite that had a mass of 1.000 kg?
A) 1.5*104 L
B) 4.5 * 104 L
C) 1.5 * 105 L
D) 1.4* 106 L
E) 4.5 * 109 L
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