Why does calcium acetate show a decreasing solubility with increasing temp?

Subject: Why does calcium acetate show a decreasing solubility with increasing temp?

Date: Tue Dec 6 12:59:26 2005
Posted by Mark
Grade level: teacher/prof School: Barstow High
City: No city entered. State/Province: California Country: No country entered.
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1133899166.Ch

Message:


In my chem class, we have been discussing solutions. The solubility of calcium
acetate has an inverse relationship with temperature -- unlike most solutes.  I
have been unable to find the deep explanation for this.  Any feedback will be
greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

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