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`Cu^(+) and Na^(+)` are of same size but `CuCl` is insoluble while `NaCl` is soluble in water. Explain.

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To explain why CuCl is insoluble while NaCl is soluble in water, despite Cu^(+) and Na^(+) being of similar size, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Ionic Compounds**: - Both CuCl and NaCl are ionic compounds composed of cations (Cu^(+) and Na^(+)) and anions (Cl^-). The solubility of ionic compounds in water depends on the balance between lattice energy and hydration energy. 2. **Defining Lattice Energy**: ...
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