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Sodium carbonate is unusual among metal carbonates because it is what?
ASoluble in water
BIntensely coloured
CHighly volatile
DExplosive on heating
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Soluble in water
Most metal carbonates are insoluble, but Na2CO3 dissolves readily in water.
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