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1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions

Solubility Rules

General Chemistry

6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions

Solubility Rules

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Which of the following ionic salts is generally soluble in water according to solubility rules?

NaNO3

PbSO4

AgCl

CaCO3

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Identify the solubility rules for common ionic compounds in water. Generally, nitrates (NO₃⁻) are soluble, while sulfates (SO₄²⁻), chlorides (Cl⁻), and carbonates (CO₃²⁻) have exceptions.

Examine the given compounds: NaNO₃, PbSO₄, AgCl, and CaCO₃.

Apply the solubility rule for nitrates: Compounds containing the nitrate ion (NO₃⁻) are soluble in water without exceptions.

Apply the solubility rule for sulfates: Most sulfates are soluble, but PbSO₄ is an exception and is insoluble.

Apply the solubility rule for chlorides and carbonates: AgCl is insoluble due to the presence of silver, and CaCO₃ is generally insoluble as most carbonates are.