PbS is very insoluble in water. In contrast, NH4Cl is highly soluble. One reason for this would be: Group of answer choices:   water is non-polar different lattice energies ammonium is basic lead is hydrophobic sulfur is insoluble

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PbS is very insoluble in water. In contrast, NH4Cl is highly soluble. One reason for this would be:
Group of answer choices:
 
water is non-polar
different lattice energies
ammonium is basic
lead is hydrophobic
sulfur is insoluble
 
 
 
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