IonsExceptAmmonium ions NH4+Nitrates, acetates, chlorates, and perchlorate NO3-, C2H3O2-, ClO3-, ClO4-Binary compounds of halogens (chloride, bromide, iodide, etc.) with metals Cl-, Br-, I-, etc.Fluoride Silver, lead, and mercury F-, Ag+, Pb2+*, and Hg2+ *Lead halides are soluble in hot water.

What compounds are soluble in water?

IonsExceptAmmonium ions NH4+Nitrates, acetates, chlorates, and perchlorate NO3-, C2H3O2-, ClO3-, ClO4-Binary compounds of halogens (chloride, bromide, iodide, etc.) with metals Cl-, Br-, I-, etc.Fluoride Silver, lead, and mercury F-, Ag+, Pb2+*, and Hg2+ *Lead halides are soluble in hot water.

What makes compounds soluble?

When polar compounds or ions are added to water, they break up into smaller components, or dissolve, to become part of the solution. The water’s partial charges attract different parts of the compound, making them soluble in water.