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Metal Compounds: An Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

The Solubility Rules

• Sodium, Potassium and Ammonium compounds are always soluble in water.
• All Nitrates are soluble in water
• Most Chlorides are soluble in water (Lead and Silver Chloride are exceptions)
• Most Sulphates are soluble in water (Lead and Barium are exceptions)
• Most Oxides, Hydroxides and Carbonates are insoluble in water (Sodium and Potassium are soluble, Calcium Hydroxide is slightly)