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though MgF2 is more covalent than CaF2 but why MgF2 is more soluble than CaF2?


SOUVIK BERA 29th Apr, 2020
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Megha 29th Apr, 2020

Hello Souvik !

There are many factors that are responsible for a compound to be soluble in water , like Nature of compound : Ionic or Covalent , Hydration energy of compound , Lattice Energy of compound.

And , above give Compounds are fluorides of Alkaline earth metals. Now , as iconic bond strength increases as we go down the group , as a result lattice energy also increases and hence Solubility decreases .

Hence , MgF2 is more soluble than CaF2

Hope it helps  !

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