Solubility Rules for Ionic Compounds
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Are all common salts of the nitrate ion (NO3-) soluble in water?

  • No
  • Yes (correct)
  • All common salts of the Na+, K+, and NH4+ cations are soluble in water.

    True

    Most common salts of the Cl-, Br-, and I- anions are soluble in water except when the accompanying cation is Ag+, Pb2+, or Hg2^2+.

    True

    All common salts of the sulfate ion (SO4^2-) are soluble in water.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salts of the S2- ions are insoluble in water except when the accompanying cation is Na+, K+, NH4+, Ba2+, or Ca2+.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cations commonly form complexes with aqueous ammonia?

    <p>Ag+, Cu2+, Ni2+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions are considered soluble compounds?

    <p>NH4+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds are soluble?

    <p>Bicarbonates (HCO3-)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Halides (Cl-, Br-, I-) are generally soluble in water, EXCEPT when the accompanying cation is ______.

    <p>Ag+, Hg2^2+, Pb2+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sulfates (SO4^2-) are generally soluble in water, EXCEPT when the accompanying cation is ______.

    <p>Ag+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Hg2^2+, Pb2+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compounds are generally insoluble?

    <p>Hydroxides (OH-)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All carbonates, phosphates, chromates, and sulfides are soluble in water.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hydroxides are soluble in water unless they are combined with alkali metal ions or the Ba2+ ion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Solubility Rules for Ionic Compounds

    • Nitrate ion (NO3-) salts are universally soluble in water.
    • Salts with cations such as Na+, K+, and NH4+ are soluble in water.
    • Common salts of chloride (Cl-), bromide (Br-), and iodide (I-) are soluble, except with cations Ag+, Pb2+, and Hg2^2+.
    • Sulfate ion (SO4^2-) salts are mostly soluble, but exceptions include Ba2+, Sr2+, and Pb2+ cations.
    • Sulfide ions (S2-) are generally insoluble, except when paired with Na+, K+, NH4+, Ba2+, or Ca2+ cations.
    • Transition metal cations (e.g., Ag+, Cu2+, Ni2+) can form complexes with aqueous ammonia, facilitating the dissolution of insoluble precipitates.

    Characteristics of Soluble Compounds

    • Alkali metal ions (Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+) and ammonium ion (NH4+) guarantee solubility in compounds.
    • Nitrates (NO3-), bicarbonates (HCO3-), and chlorates (ClO3-) are soluble in water.

    Soluble Compounds with Exceptions

    • Halides (Cl-, Br-, I-) are generally soluble, with exceptions for Ag+, Hg2^2+, and Pb2+ halides.
    • Sulfates (SO4^2-) are mostly soluble, exceptions include sulfates containing Ag+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Hg2^2+, and Pb2+.

    Insoluble Compounds with Exceptions

    • Carbonates (CO3^2-), phosphates (PO4^3-), chromates (CrO4^2-), and sulfides (S^2-) are predominantly insoluble, unless they contain alkali metal ions or ammonium ion.
    • Hydroxides (OH-) are generally insoluble, except for those with alkali metal ions and Ba2+ ion.

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