Stalactites-The Long, Icicle-Like Formations That Hang from the Ceilings of Caves-Are

question 107

Multiple Choice

Stalactites-the long, icicle-like formations that hang from the ceilings of caves-are formed from recrystallizing minerals like calcite (calcium carbonate) . The K_sp of calcium carbonate is 4.5  10^-9. What is the minimum volume of dripping water saturated with calcium carbonate that would be required to form a small stalactite that had a mass of 1.000 kg?

• A) 1.4  10⁶ L
• B) 1.5  10⁵ L
• C) 4.5  10⁹ L
• D) 4.5  10⁴ L
• E) 1.5  10⁴ L

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