Solubility Rules For Ionic Compounds in Water

  1. Group 1A ions (Li+,Na+,K+, etc.) and ammonium ion (NH4+)
    soluble
  2. Nitrates (NO3-), acetates (C2H3O2-), and most perchlorates (ClO4-)
    soluble
  3. Chlorides (Cl-), bromides (Br-), and iodides (I-)
    • soluble
    • Except: Ag+, Pb2+, Cu+, and Hg22+
  4. fluorides (F-)
    • soluble
    • Except: Pb2+ and Group 2A
  5. sulfates (SO4-2)
    • soluble
    • Except: Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Ag+ and Pb2+
  6. metal hydroxides
    • insoluble
    • Except: Group 1A and most of Group 2A
  7. Carbonates (CO3-2)
    • insoluble
    • Except: Group 1A and NH4+
  8. Phosphate (PO4-3)
    • insoluble
    • Except: Group 1A and NH4+
  9. Sulfides (S-2)
    • insoluble
    • Except: Group 1A, Group 2A and NH4+
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madoka
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Solubility Rules For Ionic Compounds in Water
Description
The rules for solubility, whether it'll form soluble or insoluble Ionic compounds
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