Multiple Choice
Will precipitation occur when solutions of Na2SO4 and BaCl2 are mixed?
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Solubility Rules
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Which of the following compounds is predicted to be highly soluble in water according to common solubility rules?
A
PbI_2
B
BaSO_4
C
AgCl
D
NaNO_3
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Recall the common solubility rules for ionic compounds in water, which help predict whether a compound will dissolve significantly or remain mostly insoluble.
Identify that compounds containing alkali metal ions (such as Na\textsuperscript{+}) and the nitrate ion (NO\textsubscript{3}\textsuperscript{-}) are generally soluble in water without exceptions.
Examine each compound: PbI\textsubscript{2}, BaSO\textsubscript{4}, and AgCl are known to be sparingly soluble or insoluble due to the presence of heavy metal cations and anions that form precipitates.
Recognize that NaNO\textsubscript{3} contains the sodium ion (Na\textsuperscript{+}) and nitrate ion (NO\textsubscript{3}\textsuperscript{-}), both of which are highly soluble according to the solubility rules.
Conclude that NaNO\textsubscript{3} is predicted to be highly soluble in water, while the other compounds are not, based on these solubility guidelines.
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