5 Common Soluble and Insoluble Salts: Examples and Properties

Explore examples of soluble and insoluble salts in water along with their properties in this informative video.

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Soluble salts in water include sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium nitrate (KNO3), ammonium chloride (NH4Cl), magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), and calcium chloride (CaCl2). Insoluble salts include silver chloride (AgCl), barium sulfate (BaSO4), lead(II) iodide (PbI2), calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and iron(III) hydroxide (Fe(OH)3). Solubility often depends on ion interaction with water molecules.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are some examples of soluble salts? Examples of soluble salts include sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium nitrate (KNO3), ammonium chloride (NH4Cl), magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), and calcium chloride (CaCl2).
  2. What are common insoluble salts? Common insoluble salts include silver chloride (AgCl), barium sulfate (BaSO4), lead(II) iodide (PbI2), calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and iron(III) hydroxide (Fe(OH)3).
  3. How does solubility depend on molecular interactions? Solubility depends on the interaction between ions and water molecules, where certain ions can dissociate and disperse in water more effectively than others.
  4. What factors can affect the solubility of salts in water? Factors affecting solubility include temperature, the presence of other substances, and the specific chemical nature of the salt and water.

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