AP Chemistry : Solubility

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Solubility

Which of the following ionic compounds is soluble in water?

I. 

II. 

III. 

Possible Answers:

I only

I and II

I, II, and III

II and III

Correct answer:

I and II

Explanation:

Solubility rules determine which ionic compounds are soluble. All nitrates and group I compounds (those containing alkali metals) are soluble. This means that compounds I and II must be soluble; compound I is a nitrate and compound II contains sodium, an alkali metal.

Compound III, calcium fluoride, is not soluble. Most fluoride compounds are soluble, with the exceptions of: .

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