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Yttrium, a rare earth metal, has a silver-grey color and metallic luster. It also appears highly crystalline. Yttrium displays chemical properties similar to those of rare earth elements. It dissolves in both mineral acids and alkalis, which are chemical opposites of one another.
Hydroxides in generaldon't dissolve at allBut, barium, strontium and calciumAre slightly soluble The carbonates are insoluble,It's lucky that it is so,Or else, our marble buildingsWould melt away like snow. Alkali metals and ammonium saltsWhatever they may beCan always be depended onFor solubility.lkali metals and ammonium saltsWhatever they may beCan always be depended onFor solubility Every single sulfateIs soluble, 'Tis said'Cept barium, strontium, mercury oneAnd calcium and lead.