(a) The behaviour of H 3 BO 3 in aqueous solution is not typical of a mineral...

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(a) The behaviour of H3BO3 in aqueous solution is not typical of a mineral acid such as HCl or H2SO4. Illustrate, using appropriate examples, these differing behaviours. 

(b) The formula of borax is sometimes written as Na2B4O7·10H2O. Comment critically on this representation.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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