Table of contents

1. The Chemical World9m
- The Scientific Method
  9m
2. Measurement and Problem Solving2h 19m
3. Matter and Energy2h 15m
4. Atoms and Elements2h 33m
5. Molecules and Compounds1h 50m
6. Chemical Composition1h 23m
7. Chemical Reactions1h 43m
8. Quantities in Chemical Reactions1h 8m
9. Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table2h 32m
10. Chemical Bonding2h 10m
11 Gases2h 7m
12. Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces1h 11m
13. Solutions3h 1m
14. Acids and Bases2h 14m
15. Chemical Equilibrium1h 27m
16. Oxidation and Reduction1h 33m
17. Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry53m

7. Chemical Reactions

Solubility Rules

Introduction to Chemistry

7. Chemical Reactions

Solubility Rules

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Multiple Choice

Based on your understanding of the solubility rules, which of the following ionic compounds will be insoluble?

Zinc chloride

Manganese (V) chlorate

Lead (II) sulfate

Gallium acetate

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Review the solubility rules for common ionic compounds. These rules help predict whether a compound will dissolve in water.

Identify the anions in each compound: chloride (Cl⁻) in zinc chloride, chlorate (ClO₃⁻) in manganese (V) chlorate, sulfate (SO₄²⁻) in lead (II) sulfate, and acetate (C₂H₃O₂⁻) in gallium acetate.

Apply the solubility rules: Chlorides are generally soluble, except for those of silver, lead, and mercury. Chlorates are typically soluble. Sulfates are generally soluble, except for those of barium, lead, calcium, and strontium. Acetates are generally soluble.

Determine the exceptions: Lead (II) sulfate is an exception to the sulfate solubility rule, making it insoluble in water.

Conclude that based on the solubility rules and exceptions, lead (II) sulfate is the compound that will be insoluble in water.