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NaNO3 and CaCO3 are _.

Correct answer: C. Isomorphous

  • A. Allotropes
  • B. Amorphous
  • C. Isomorphous
  • D. Polymorphous

Explanation

Polymorphous refers to substances that can exist in multiple crystal structures. NaNO3 and CaCO3 are polymorphous because they can each exist in different crystal forms. For example, NaNO3 can exist in both an anhydrous form (sodium nitrate) and a hydrated form (sodium nitrate decahydrate). Similarly, CaCO3 can exist in different crystalline forms such as calcite and aragonite.

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