Which of the following describes the correct order for relative solubility of minerals in sedimentary rocks?
A)Evaporate minerals are more soluble than calcite and quartz.
B)Evaporate minerals are more soluble than quartz and less soluble than calcite.
C)Evaporate minerals, quartz, and calcite all have the same relative solubility.
D)Evaporate minerals are less soluble than quartz and calcite.

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Evaporate minerals, such as halite and gypsum, are more soluble in water compared to calcite (which is moderately soluble) and quartz (which is very insoluble). This means they dissolve more easily when exposed to water, making choice A correct.

Which of the Following Describes the Correct Order for Relative