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  • Lead Chloride and Sodium Nitrate Reaction: Balanced Equation & Explanation
    The balanced equation for the reaction between lead chloride (PbCl₂) and sodium nitrate (NaNO₃) to form lead nitrate (Pb(NO₃)₂) and sodium chloride (NaCl) is:

    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.

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