Solubility Rules

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What are solubility rules?

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Solubility rules are guidelines used to predict whether a given ionic compound will dissolve in water.

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What is the solubility of SrBr₂?

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Soluble

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What is the solubility of NH₄Br?

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Soluble

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What is the solubility of MgCl₂?

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Soluble

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What is the solubility of KOH?

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Soluble

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What is the solubility of AlBr₃?

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Soluble

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Which ions are generally soluble in water?

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Nitrate (NO₃⁻), ammonium (NH₄⁺), and alkali metal ions (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺) are generally soluble.

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What are the exceptions to the solubility of sulfates?

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Barium sulfate (BaSO₄), lead(II) sulfate (PbSO₄), and calcium sulfate (CaSO₄) are generally insoluble.

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What is the solubility of carbonates?

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Most carbonates are insoluble, except for those of alkali metals and ammonium.

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What is the solubility of hydroxides?

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Most hydroxides are insoluble, except for those of alkali metals and barium.