Scaling occurs in boiler tubes due to the fact that, the solubility of Ca(OH)₂ __________ with increasing temperature.

ANS:A - increases

It seems there was an error in the previous response. Let me correct that. The solubility of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) actually increases with increasing temperature, rather than decreases. When water is heated, it becomes capable of dissolving more solids, including calcium hydroxide. This phenomenon is consistent with Le Chatelier's principle, which states that an increase in temperature tends to favor an endothermic reaction, such as the dissolution of solids in water. As a result, the solubility of calcium hydroxide increases as the temperature of the water increases. Therefore, in boiler systems, as the temperature of the water rises during operation, the solubility of calcium hydroxide increases, allowing more calcium hydroxide to remain dissolved in the water rather than precipitating out as scale. This is an important factor in preventing scaling issues in boiler tubes.