Question

When solid Pb metal is put into an aqueous solution of Cu(NO3)2, solid Cu metal and a solution of Pb(NO3)2 result. Write the net ionic equation for the reaction.?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The word equation is :

`"Lead" + "Copper(II) nitrate" rarr "Copper" + "Lead (II) nitrate"`

The formula equation is :

`Pb(s)+Cu(NO_3)_2(aq)rarr Pb(NO_3)_2(aq)+ Cu(s)`

The ionic equation is :

`Pb(s)+ Cu^(2+) (aq) rarr Pb^(2+)(aq)+Cu(s)`

The lead metal is grey and the copper nitrate solution is blue.

The copper metal is dark red brown and the solution is yellow