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Lead ions can be removed from solution by precipitation with sulfate ions. Suppo

ID: 837368 • Letter: L

Question

Lead ions can be removed from solution by precipitation with sulfate ions. Suppose that a solution contains lead(II) nitrate.

1.

Write complete ionic equation to show the reaction of aqueous lead(II) nitrate with aqueous potassium sulfate to form solid lead(II) sulfate and aqueous potassium nitrate.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

2.

Write net ionic equation to show the reaction of aqueous lead(II) nitrate with aqueous potassium sulfate to form solid lead(II) sulfate and aqueous potassium nitrate.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

Explanation / Answer

Pb2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + 2K+(aq) + SO42-(aq) --------> PbSO4(s) + 2K+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq)

is total ionic equation

Pb2+(aq) + SO42-(aq) ---------> PbSO4(s) is net ionic equation