PbCl₂(aq) + 2NaNO₃(aq) → Pb(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2NaCl(aq)
Here's a breakdown of the equation:
* PbCl₂(aq): Lead chloride, dissolved in water (aqueous).
* NaNO₃(aq): Sodium nitrate, dissolved in water (aqueous).
* Pb(NO₃)₂(aq): Lead nitrate, dissolved in water (aqueous).
* NaCl(aq): Sodium chloride, dissolved in water (aqueous).
The equation is balanced because there are the same number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation:
* Lead (Pb): 1 on each side
* Chlorine (Cl): 2 on each side
* Sodium (Na): 2 on each side
* Nitrogen (N): 2 on each side
* Oxygen (O): 6 on each side
This reaction is a double displacement reaction, where the positive and negative ions of the reactants switch partners to form new products.