NaOH+pb(NO3)2=Na NO3+pb(OH)2 Balance the equation?

1 Answer
Apr 16, 2018

Well garbage in must equal garbage out...and so...

Explanation:

#Pb(NO_3)_2(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) rarr Pb(OH)_2(s)darr + 2NaNO_3(aq)#

All nitrates are soluble, however, MOST hydroxides are insoluble, excluding the hydroxides of the alkali metals. Lead hydroxide is as soluble as a brick, and precipitates from solution with alacrity. And because the sodium and nitrate ions are along for the ride, and remain in solution, we could write the net ionic equation, the which represents macroscopic chemical change:

#Pb^(2+)+2HO^(-) rarr Pb(OH)_2(s)darr#