General Solubility Rules:
* Chlorides, Bromides, and Iodides are generally soluble. This means they readily dissolve in water.
Exceptions:
* Lead (Pb), Silver (Ag), and Mercury (Hg) chlorides, bromides, and iodides are all insoluble. This means they will form precipitates (solids) when mixed with water.
Example:
* Lead chloride (PbCl₂) is insoluble in water, so if you mix a solution containing lead ions (Pb²⁺) with a solution containing chloride ions (Cl⁻), a white precipitate of lead chloride will form.
Additional Considerations:
* Solubility can be influenced by temperature. Some compounds that are insoluble at room temperature may become more soluble at higher temperatures.
* The presence of other ions can affect solubility. For example, the presence of a common ion (the same ion already present in the solution) can decrease solubility.
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