Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 474: 11.31

Answer

Sulfates have a higher melting point.

Work Step by Step

$SO_{4}^{2-}$ has a higher charge state and greater electrostatic attraction. Therefore its melting point will be far higher.
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