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.

Front

What is the solubility of PbI₂?

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Insoluble

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What is the solubility of KBr?

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Soluble

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What is the solubility of BaSO₄?

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Insoluble

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What is the solubility of Zinc Hydroxide?

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Insoluble

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What is the solubility of NiCl₂?

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Soluble

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Which ions are generally soluble in water?

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Nitrates (NO3^-), acetates (C2H3O2^-), 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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Sulfates of Ba²⁺, Pb²⁺, and Ca²⁺ 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 Ba²⁺.