Solubility Rules

Question 1

Group 1 Elements and NH4 ions

Answer 1

Soluble

Question 2

NO3 (Nitrates)

Answer 2

Soluble

Question 3

HC2H2O2(Acetates)

Answer 3

Soluble

Question 4

ClO3 (Chlorates)

Answer 4

Soluble

Question 5

What is the only halogen that won’t be soluble with metals?

Answer 5

Fluorine

Question 6

Exceptions to metals that will be soluble with binary halogens:

Answer 6

Ag, Hg(I), and Pb. Pb halides are soluble in hot water.

Question 7

SO4 (Sulfates)

Answer 7

Soluble

Question 8

Exceptions to sulfates being soluble:

Answer 8

Ba,Sr,Ca,Pb,Ag, and Hg(I). Pb,Ag, and Hg(I) are slightly soluble

Question 9

CO3 2-(Carbonates)

Answer 9

Insoluble(Except for Group I and ammonium)

Question 10

OH -(Hydroxides)

Answer 10

Insoluble.(Except for Group I and ammonium)

Question 11

Oxides

Answer 11

Insoluble.(Except for Group I and ammonium)

Question 12

SiO4 (Silicates)

Answer 12

Insoluble.(Except for Group I and ammonium)

Question 13

PO4 (Phosphates)

Answer 13

Insoluble.(Except for Group I and ammonium)

Question 14

Sulfides

Answer 14

Insoluble

Question 15

Exception for Sulfides being insoluble:

Answer 15

Ca,Ba,Sr,Mg,Na,K,and ammonium