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1) When aqueous solutions of K 2 SO 4 and Pb(NO 3 ) 2 are combined, PbSO 4 preci

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Question

1) When aqueous solutions of K2SO4 and Pb(NO3)2 are combined, PbSO4 precipitates. Calculate the mass, in grams, of the PbSO4 produced when 2.44 mL of 0.175 M Pb(NO3)2 and 4.28 mL of 0.78 M K2SO4 are mixed. Calculate the mass to 3 significant figures.

2)The following pairs of soluble solutions can be mixed. In some cases, this leads to the formation of an insoluble precipitate. Decide, in each case, whether or not an insoluble precipitate is formed.
NaCl and K3PO4
Li2SO4 and CaCl2
Ba(NO3)2 and Ag2SO4
Na2CO3 and MnCl2
Li2S and MnBr2

3)How many moles of Ag+ ions are present in 51.1 mL of a 0.641 M Ag2SO4 solution?

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1

Balanced reaction

Pb(NO3)2 (aq) + K2SO4(aq) PbSO4(s) + 2KNO3(aq)

Moles of Pb(NO3)2 = molarity x volume

= 0.175 mol/L x 0.00244 L

= 0.000427 mol

Moles of K2SO4 = molarity x volume

= 0.78 mol/L x 0.00428 L

= 0.0033384 mol

Moles of Pb(NO3)2 < Moles of K2SO4

Limiting reactant = Pb(NO3)2

From the stoichiometry of the reaction

Moles of PbSO4 formed = Moles of Pb(NO3)2 consumed

= 0.000427 mol

Mass of PbSO4 formed = moles x molecular weight

= 0.000427 mol x 303.2626 g/mol

= 0.129 g