Exchange Reactions
An exchange reaction occurs between compounds that, when written as a molecular equation, appear to involve the exchange of parts between the two reactants. An exchange reaction will occur when ions in solution form insoluble products.
Solubility Rules
- All nitrates are
- All sodium and potassium compounds are soluble.
- All chlorides are soluble except silver chloride and lead chloride.
- All sulfates are soluble except barium sulfate, lead sulfate, calcium sulfate.
- All carbonates are insoluble except sodium and potassium carbonates.
- All hydroxides are insoluble except sodium and potassium hydroxides.