ICSEClass XChemistryAcids, Bases and Salts01 Mark2025 Moderate

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Which pair of reactants can be best used to produce lead (II) sulphate?

(a) Sulphuric acid + Lead

(b) Sulphuric acid + Lead hydroxide

(c) Sodium sulphate + Lead nitrate

(d) Potassium sulphate + Lead oxide

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Answer

(c) Sodium sulphate + Lead nitrate

Explanation:

Both sodium sulphate (Na2SO4) and lead(II) nitrate [Pb(NO3)2] are readily soluble in water. When their aqueous solutions are mixed, a double-decomposition reaction occurs, forming insoluble lead(II) sulphate (PbSO4) as a white precipitate:

Pb(NO3)2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) ⟶ PbSO4(s) ↓ + 2NaNO3(aq)

Because the desired product is obtained as an insoluble precipitate, this pair of reactants is best used to produce lead(II) sulphate.

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