Solubility Rules

Question 1

Rule 1

Answer 1

Nitrate (NO3 -) and Acetate (CH3COO -) salts are SOLUBLE

Question 2

Rule 2

Answer 2

Salts of group 1 elements and NH4 + are SOLUBLE

Question 3

Rule 3

Answer 3

Cl-, Br-, and I- salts are all SOLUBLE except those of Pb 2+, Hg 2+, Cu +, and Ag +

Question 4

Rule 4

Answer 4

Sulfates (SO4 2-) are SOLUBLE except those of Pb 2+, Hg 2+, Ca 2+, Ba 2+, and Sr 2+

Question 5

Rule 5

Answer 5

Hydroxides (OH -) are INSOLUBLE except those of Ca 2+, Ba 2+, Sr 2+, and those of rule 2

Question 6

Rule 6

Answer 6

Sulfides (S 2-), Carbonates (CO3 2-), Chromates (CrO4 2-), and Phosphates (PO4 3-) are INSOLUBLE except for those of rule 2