Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?
1)Most ionic compounds containing nitrate ion are soluble in water.
2)Most ionic compounds containing sulfate ion are insoluble in water.
3)Most ionic compounds containing carbonate ion are soluble in water.

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1) Most ionic compounds containing nitrate ion are soluble in water. This is because nitrate ion is a small and highly hydrated ion, which means it can easily dissolve in water.
2) Most ionic compounds containing sulfate ion are insoluble in water. This is because sulfate ion is a large ion and its hydration energy is not sufficient to overcome its lattice energy, therefore it stays insoluble in water.
3) Most ionic compounds containing carbonate ion are insoluble in water. This is because carbonate ion results in the formation of insoluble salts of carbonates when reacted with most of the metal ions present in solutions.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are CORRECT