Question

Consider the reaction when aqueous solutions of ammonium phosphate and lead(II) acetate are combined. What will the net ionic equation be? Specify if the states are (aq) or (s)

Answer 1

`(NH_4)_2HPO_4(aq) + Pb(OAc)_2(aq) rarr PbHPO_4(s)darr + 2AcO^(-)+2NH_4^+`

Explanation:

Note that I specify `"ammonium biphosphate"`, which is the stuff that we would use in the lab, or to fertilize our crops....

The `"lead biphosphate"` would be as soluble as a brick, and precipitate from aqueous solution...