Solubility Rules: Determining Soluble And Insoluble Compounds

This video tutorial explains how to determine if a compound is soluble or insoluble using solubility rules. It covers the solubility of Group 1 metals, ammonium, halides, sulfates, hydroxides, and generally insoluble ions. The video also includes practice problems to apply these rules and understand exceptions.

What is the main characteristic of a soluble compound?

• It forms a precipitate in water.

• It dissolves in water.

• It remains unchanged in water.

• It reacts with water to form gas.

Which of the following ions is always soluble in water?

• Nitrate

• Carbonate

• Phosphate

• Sulfate

Which halide is generally insoluble when combined with silver?

• Fluoride

• Iodide

• Bromide

• Chloride

Which of the following is an exception to the solubility of sulfates?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Ammonium

• Calcium

What is the solubility status of barium hydroxide?

• Soluble

• Slightly soluble

• Insoluble

• Not applicable

Which compound is soluble due to the presence of a Group 1 metal?

• Silver bromide

• Lead chloride

• Potassium sulfate

• Calcium carbonate

What is the solubility of magnesium hydroxide in water?

• Slightly soluble

• Highly soluble

• Insoluble

• Completely insoluble

Which of the following compounds is insoluble in water?

• Ammonium acetate

• Lead sulfate

• Potassium chloride

• Sodium nitrate

What is the solubility status of silver nitrate?

• Slightly soluble

• Insoluble

• Not applicable

• Soluble

Which ion is generally insoluble but becomes soluble with Group 1 metals?

• Sulfide

• Nitrate

• Chloride

• Acetate