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Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 15th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 23c

Will precipitation occur when the following solutions are mixed? If so, write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. c. FeSO4 and Pb(NO3)2

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Determine the possible products of the reaction by swapping the anions and cations of the reactants: FeSO4 and Pb(NO3)2 can form Fe(NO3)2 and PbSO4.
Consult the solubility rules to determine if any of the products are insoluble in water. PbSO4 is generally insoluble, while Fe(NO3)2 is soluble.
Since PbSO4 is insoluble, it will precipitate out of the solution, indicating that a precipitation reaction occurs.
Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction: FeSO4(aq) + Pb(NO3)2(aq) -> Fe(NO3)2(aq) + PbSO4(s).
Verify that the equation is balanced by ensuring the same number of each type of atom appears on both sides of the equation.

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