Are there any tricks for remembering solubility rules? I am having a hard time remembering which compounds are soluble and which are not. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I just get the soluble/insoluble compounds mixed up sometimes.

Answer 1

I don't know of any tricks. I learned them by experience; i.e., after running 22 unknowns in qualitative analysis for cations and anions, I knew the procedures for all of the groups, what precipitated the groups, and how each element was identified. There are a number of tables on the web; here is one I use frequently. It may be of some help although it is really a summary and there are a few compounds not covered. If this one isn't helpful, try Google under "solubility rules" and see if there are any out there that makes it easier for you to remember them.
http://www.files.chem.vt.edu/RVGS/ACT/notes/solubility_rules.html