Solubility Rules

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What is the solubility rule for ammonium compounds?

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All ammonium compounds (NH4+) are soluble in water.

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What is the solubility rule for potassium compounds?

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All potassium compounds (K+) are soluble in water.

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What is the solubility rule for nitrates?

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All nitrate compounds (NO3-) are soluble in water.

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What is the solubility rule for hydroxides?

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Most hydroxides are insoluble, but Ca(OH)2, Sr(OH)2, and Ba(OH)2 are soluble.

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What is the solubility rule for sulfates?

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Most sulfate compounds (SO4^2-) are soluble, except for those of Ba, Pb, and Ca.

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What is the solubility rule for chlorides?

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Most chlorides (Cl-) are soluble, except for AgCl, PbCl2, and Hg2Cl2.

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What is the solubility rule for carbonates?

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Most carbonates (CO3^2-) are insoluble, except for those of alkali metals and ammonium.

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What is the solubility rule for phosphates?

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Most phosphates (PO4^3-) are insoluble, except for those of alkali metals and ammonium.

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What is the solubility rule for sulfides?

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Most sulfides (S^2-) are insoluble, except for those of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and ammonium.

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What is the solubility rule for acetates?

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All acetate compounds (C2H3O2-) are soluble in water.