Exchange Reactions

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

1. All nitrates are 
2. All sodium and potassium compounds are soluble.
3. All chlorides are soluble except silver chloride and lead chloride.
4. All sulfates are soluble except barium sulfate, lead sulfate, calcium sulfate.
5. All carbonates are insoluble except sodium and potassium carbonates.
6. All hydroxides are insoluble except sodium and potassium hydroxides.