Why will it always be more difficult to extract potassium ions from sea water than...

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Why will it always be more difficult to extract potassium ions from sea water than to extract magnesium ions? This is because

  • A) most potassium compounds are less soluble in water
  • B) most potassium compounds are quite soluble in water
  • C) presence of other alkali metal ions has great influence on it
  • D) magnesium ion is an alkaline earth metal ion

Correct Answer: B) most potassium compounds are quite soluble in water



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