Deduce the formula of an ionic compound from the charges on the ions
Describe the general solubility rule for salts: (a) sodium, potassium and ammonium salts are soluble (b) nitrates are soluble (c) chlorides are soluble, except lead and silver (d) sulfates are soluble, except barium, calcium and lead (e) carbonates are insoluble, except sodium, potassium and ammonium (f) hydroxides are insoluble, except sodium, potassium, ammonium and calcium (partially)
Describe the use of a flame test to identify the cations: (a) lithium, Li^+ (b) sodium, Na^+ (c) potassium, K^+ (d) calcium, Ca^2+ (e) barium, Ba^2+ (f) copper(II), Cu^2+