general solubility guidelines

Guideline 1

sodium, potassium, and ammonium compounds are soluble in water

Guideline 2

nitrates, acetates, and chlorates are soluble.

guideline 3

most chlorides are soluble, except those of silver, Mercury(I), and lead, Lead(II) chloride is soluble in hot water.

guideline 4

Most sulfates are soluble , except those of barium, strontium, lead, calcium, and mercury.

guideline 5

most carbonates, phosphates, and silicates are insoluble, except those of sodium, potassium, and ammonium.

guideline 6

most sulfides are insoluble, except those of calcium, strontium, sodium, potassium, and ammonium.