Solubility rules

Alkali metals

always soluble

ammonium(NH4+)

always soluble

Nitrate (NO3-)

always soluble

Chlorates (ClO3-, etc.)

always soluble

acetate (C2H3O2 -)

always soluble

Chloride (Cl -)

Soluble, except Ag, Pb, Hg2

Bromide (Br-)

Soluble, except Ag, Pb, Hg2

Iodide (I-)

Soluble, except Ag, Pb, Hg2

Sulfate (SO4 2-)

Soluble, except Sr, Ba, Hg2 or Pb

Sulfide (S 2-)

Not soluble, except with alkali metals, NH4, Ca, Sr, Ba

CO3 2-

not soluble except 1A, NH4+

PO4 3-

not soluble except 1A, NH4+

OH-

Not soluble except 1A, NH4+, Ca, Sr, Ba