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Why is MgSO4 soluble in water whereas BaSO4 is insoluble in water

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More the lattice energy, less the solubility. Thus compounds containing ions with a -2 charge are normally not soluble in water. BaSO4 has Ba2+ and So4 2-. ... MgSO4 is composed f relatively low charged ions and thus it is very soluble in water.
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