EL7 Solubility Rules

Question 1

Give the solubility rules for Nitrates (NO3-).

Answer 1

All nitrates are soluble.

Question 2

Give the solubility rules for Carbonates (CO3 2-)

Answer 2

Only Group 1 carbonates and (NH4)2CO3 are soluble.
Group 2 carbonates get less soluble as you go down the group.

Question 3

Give the solubility rules for Sulphates (SO4 2-)

Answer 3

Most sulphates are soluble with the exception of BaSO4, PbSO4, SrSO4.

Question 4

Give the solubility rules for Chlorides (Cl-)

Answer 4

Most chlorides are soluble with exception of AgCl and PbCl2.

Question 5

Give the solubility rules of Hydroxides (OH-).

Answer 5

Group 1 hydroxides, NH4OH and Group 2 hydroxides are soluble. Group 2 hydroxides get more soluble as you go down the group.

Question 6

Give the solubility rules for Halides (Cl-, Br-, I-).

Answer 6

Most halide salts are soluble with the exception of all silver halides.

Question 7

Give the solubility rules for All sodium, potassium and ammonium salts.

Answer 7

They are all soluble