Solubility Rules: Explanation & Practice

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2019
  • The solubility rules are important for quickly figuring out is a substance is soluble or insoluble in water. Often students are required to memorize the rules for solubility shown below:
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    Top rules supersede any lower rules.
    In general, salts of:
    * Group I elements (Li+, Na+, K+, Cs+, Rb+) are soluble.
    * NH4+ are soluble.
    * the nitrate ion (NO3-) are generally soluble.
    * of Cl-, Br-, and I- are soluble. Exceptions Ag+, Pb2+, and (Hg2)2+
    * most sulfates are soluble. Exceptions: Ba2+, Ca2+, Pb2+, Ag+, Sr2+ .
    *most hydroxide salts are only slightly soluble. Exceptions: NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+
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    In this video we’ll introduce and practice these rules, building your memory as we go. Then we add several other rules that you’ll see from time to time.
    Check with your instructor to see which solubility rules you need to memorize. Some teachers allow you to use a solubility chart but you may still want to have the most common rules memorized.
    Note that all compounds are soluble to some degree. If that is a very small amount, we say they are insoluble.
    Also note, that when we discuss solubility, remember that solubility is affected by temperature, generally becoming more soluble as the temperature increases.

Komentáře • 80

  • @krishnaswamy6684
    @krishnaswamy6684 Před 4 lety +56

    You explain so well and methodically. I hope students will find these videos. This teacher is awesome!

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 4 lety +5

      Thanks for the kind words! --- Dr. B

  • @pantone448c0
    @pantone448c0 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Tysm for this great video!
    My chem teacher just told us that we had to memorize the halide and sulfide exceptions the day before the test 😅
    Ong you’re a lifesaver 😁

  • @rahmahdalhat8484
    @rahmahdalhat8484 Před 4 lety +21

    It is astonishing how underrated this video...thank you for an amazing effort. Will continue to watch your other videos

  • @aayandadan9340
    @aayandadan9340 Před 3 lety +3

    i was freaking out an hour before my test and you helped me a lot, thanks !

  • @AK-op4be
    @AK-op4be Před 2 lety +1

    THANK YOU. you made this so much easier to understand 😭😭😭 ive been struggling with it for the longest.

  • @antisymmetric237
    @antisymmetric237 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love it. Great job on explaining the steps for solubity.

  • @mariaarellano8563
    @mariaarellano8563 Před 24 dny

    Thank you Dr. B. What an awesome video :)

  • @crawfordm1589
    @crawfordm1589 Před 4 lety +3

    GREAT VIDEO!!

  • @ninamurgolo632
    @ninamurgolo632 Před 3 lety +8

    I wish I found these tutorials much sooner in the semester. However, I did benefit by
    studying for my final as a review. They are clear and to the point, very easy to follow and understand. Thank you

  • @rodolphebourdet959
    @rodolphebourdet959 Před 3 lety +3

    Bonjour, honestly, gorgeous! as french senior I re-start the sciences from the beginning and your videos are so helpful. I do practise both language and siences at the same time. intense but efficient! a big cheer for you. I pray for you :-) Rodolphe

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 3 lety +1

      That is efficient! You get to practice language skills and chem. Very nice!

    • @rodolphebourdet959
      @rodolphebourdet959 Před 3 lety

      @@wbreslyn
      Dear Wayne,
      a reliable summarize from you.
      Clever and delicious!
      I offer you a great deal of positive thoughts for this wonderful day. 🧘🏿‍♂️💫
      Rodolphe

  • @curtpiazza1688
    @curtpiazza1688 Před 2 lety

    Great lesson!

  • @sanjaygore2107
    @sanjaygore2107 Před 25 dny

    Respected sir
    Nice .

  • @jaredguerra9324
    @jaredguerra9324 Před 4 lety +3

    Can you please look up "Table 4.1 Solubility Guidelines for Common Ionic Compounds in Water" and explain why the diffference in solubility for CaSO4, AgSO4, and Ca(OH)2. I saw the solubility table showed slightly soluble for the first 2 and the last one is a strong base of group 2A metal hydroxides. I just need closure on the matter of why not soluble?

  • @zoyasayyyed.2
    @zoyasayyyed.2 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much sir ❤️ Because of you I can score good marks in my chemistry exams ❤️😭 thank youu ❤️ a warm thank you ❤️🥰

  • @kaholeung9443
    @kaholeung9443 Před 4 měsíci

    very useful , thank you

  • @user-cx7kb9lp5e
    @user-cx7kb9lp5e Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks Dr B you really help me with your explanation😊

  • @activeman464
    @activeman464 Před rokem +1

    شرح ممتاز
    Perfect teacher

  • @SS-rb5ys
    @SS-rb5ys Před rokem

    you are a great teacher, I understand everything and the solubility rules thanks to you! your teaching makes everything easy and understandable! Thank you

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the kind words!

  • @antisymmetric237
    @antisymmetric237 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you.

  • @maxarnd
    @maxarnd Před 3 lety +1

    Gran video! Saludos de Perú xdd

  • @user-wn5mv8bs6x
    @user-wn5mv8bs6x Před 4 měsíci

    Good sir

  • @hassanbaksh5279
    @hassanbaksh5279 Před rokem +2

    Sir,
    At 7:27 you were saying exceptions are NH4+, Li+, Na+ and K+ but after that you said they will be (aq)

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před rokem +2

      Hmmmm. Group 1 elements (Li, Na, K) and NH4+ are almost always soluble. So compounds with these should be soluble according to the solubility rules.

    • @hassanbaksh5279
      @hassanbaksh5279 Před rokem

      @@wbreslyn Thanks sir

  • @bunny4173
    @bunny4173 Před 2 lety

    DR B . thanks for the video .anyway is there any explanation as to why these salts are insoluble ? like AgCl etc

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 2 lety

      That is really the important question! There is a good discussion at
      www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/3mjewb/why_are_some_salts_insoluble/
      It's not an easy question to briefly answer.

  • @ruthbeisheim8299
    @ruthbeisheim8299 Před rokem

    Is your solubility table that you reference in your videos available for download?

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před rokem

      Here is the full version of the table I use:
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solubility_chart

  • @victoriaogedegbe4931
    @victoriaogedegbe4931 Před 3 lety

    So some rules says “all metals” but what if some had non metals in it. Like rule 3. If nitrate had a non metal with it, is it soluble?

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 3 lety +1

      I would suppose so. NH4NO3 certainly would be. But since the nitrate ion has a 1- ionic charge it doesn't bond with non-metal ions which are negative.

  • @shanimap2721
    @shanimap2721 Před 4 lety

    Thank u sir

  • @leighannesantos3334
    @leighannesantos3334 Před 2 lety

    where's the link for the practice? and thank you for this vid!

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 2 lety

      Happy to help!
      In this case it's embedded in the video (that's why is longer than my usual videos). You can probably find many other videos I made by searching on "is _______ soluble or insoluble". For example "is CaSO4 soluble or insoluble".

  • @shivamsikotra3733
    @shivamsikotra3733 Před 3 lety

    very good video

  • @electro_yellow9295
    @electro_yellow9295 Před 3 lety +1

    Wait how is PbI2 not soluble but in the rules it it says that I- is soluble and PbI2 has an iodide in it?

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 3 lety +1

      PbI2 is one of those exceptions. If you see Pb or Ag be careful! Check the rules in the video. You'll see it Pb there.

  • @tristango1685
    @tristango1685 Před 2 lety

    Why is NaOH soluble? Isn’t hydroxide an exception when it comes to solubility?

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 2 lety

      Group 1 elements, like Li, Na, K hydroxides are soluble. Sort of an exception.

  • @ranamuruodedara183
    @ranamuruodedara183 Před 3 lety

    Good👍👍

  • @henripavot4492
    @henripavot4492 Před 2 lety

    But why ARe the solubles solubles ? This is what would be interesting to know. Can you explain ? Thank you.

    • @mikeboyd1961
      @mikeboyd1961 Před 2 lety +1

      Group 1 always soluble because their charge is only 1+. Once you get 2+, 3+ and greater the solubility decreases. More charge means stronger ionic bonding and lower solubility. Similarly for the anions. Halides generally soluble as 1-. CO3 2- & PO4 3- generally insoluble except when with monovalent cations ie group 1 and the ammonium ion. NOW you are going to ask what about OH- ion which seems to be an exception. I think this is partially down to charge to mass ratio but am guessing a little. Mol wt OH- is 17. Cl- 35.5, CO3 2- 60, PO4 3- 95. I am fairly sure that there will be other effects as well. Quantum effects and Nuclear Resonance Effects maybe? We need more help from the experts!

  • @devaiahkodira8596
    @devaiahkodira8596 Před 4 lety +2

    Sir give examples of which elements are solid, liquid,gas and aq.

  • @susmitamondal4824
    @susmitamondal4824 Před 2 měsíci

    Sir, Can you please explain Why Francium(Fr) is not included in the first statement?

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 2 měsíci

      It is radioactive and doesn't stay around for very long.

  • @ARGAMING-vz2jc
    @ARGAMING-vz2jc Před 3 lety

    I AM FROM BANGLADESH🇧🇩

  • @MigzAztig21
    @MigzAztig21 Před rokem

    is aluminum trichloride solube in water?

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před rokem

      Oh yeah.
      solubility in water
      439 g/L (0 °C)
      449 g/L (10 °C)
      458 g/L (20 °C)
      466 g/L (30 °C)
      473 g/L (40 °C)
      481 g/L (60 °C)
      486 g/L (80 °C)
      490 g/L (100 °C)
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_chloride

  • @huzaifaabedeen7119
    @huzaifaabedeen7119 Před 2 lety

    What are the prerequisites for this video??

    • @bunny4173
      @bunny4173 Před 2 lety

      Famialiarity with general chemistry ... U can find many good books on gen chem ... Like chemistry the central science

  • @huzaifaabedeen7119
    @huzaifaabedeen7119 Před 2 lety

    Where is the link to practice videos sir??

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 2 lety +1

      That is a good question! I don't think I ever made that video (I'll put it on my list). But this video might be of help:
      czcams.com/video/snxoegzVnWw/video.html

    • @huzaifaabedeen7119
      @huzaifaabedeen7119 Před 2 lety +1

      @@wbreslyn thank you Dr. B for your reply. Are the solubility rules applicable for water only or for any solvent?

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 2 lety +2

      @@huzaifaabedeen7119 Good question! They apply to water only.

  • @EcoTravelDiscoveries
    @EcoTravelDiscoveries Před 4 lety

    I didn't understand why did you say that calcium hydroxide is insoluble? (7:34)

    • @wbreslyn
      @wbreslyn  Před 4 lety +4

      Ca(OH)2 is relatively insoluble in water, sometimes listed as slightly soluble. All compounds will dissolve at least a small amount but if it is very small we call it insoluble.
      --- Dr. B
      (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_hydroxide)

  • @ZUCULENTOZOPRO
    @ZUCULENTOZOPRO Před 4 lety

    thanks sir

  • @pi4313
    @pi4313 Před rokem +1

    my chart looks different than yours

    • @dreclawwoo9615
      @dreclawwoo9615 Před 10 měsíci

      Then a duel must be set to decided which one has the true chart in the old roman ways, when and where is the only question you need to ask. FOR ONLY 9.99!!! (i am losing braincells)

    • @pi4313
      @pi4313 Před 10 měsíci

      @@dreclawwoo9615 lol

  • @user-wn5mv8bs6x
    @user-wn5mv8bs6x Před 4 měsíci

    Ma ka

  • @hamzabaig8856
    @hamzabaig8856 Před rokem +2

    If only you were my chemistry teacher .... You're one of a kind. 🥸😄