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 AgCl?

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AgCl is insoluble in water.

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What is the solubility of BaCl2?

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BaCl2 is soluble in water.

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What is the solubility of NaC2H3O2?

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NaC2H3O2 is soluble in water.

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What is the solubility of NH4NO3?

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NH4NO3 is soluble in water.

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What is the solubility of KBr?

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KBr is soluble in water.

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What ions are generally soluble in water?

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Nitrates (NO3-), acetates (C2H3O2-), and most alkali metal ions (Li+, Na+, K+, etc.) are generally soluble.

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What are the exceptions to the solubility of halides?

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Halides (Cl-, Br-, I-) are generally soluble except for those of Ag+, Pb2+, and Hg2+.

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What is the solubility of sulfates?

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Most sulfates are soluble, but BaSO4, PbSO4, and CaSO4 are exceptions.

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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.