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What are the solubility rules for ionic compounds?
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1. All sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and ammonium (NH4+) salts are soluble. 2. All nitrate (NO3-), acetate (CH3CO2-), chlorate (ClO3-), and perchlorate (ClO4-) ions are soluble. 3. All Chloride (Cl-), Bromide (Br-), and Iodide (I-) salts are soluble. except: those containing lead (Pb2+), silver (Ag+), or mercury (Hg22+), which are not soluble. 4. All sulfate (SO42-) salts are soluble. except: those containing calcium (Ca2+), silver (Ag+), mercury (Hg22+), strontium (Sr2+), barium (Ba2+), or lead (Pb2+), which are not soluble.
Explanation: These rules simplify the process of determining the solubility of ionic compounds by providing general guidelines based on the ions present.