Asked by Ginger Oxendine on Jul 06, 2024

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When lead(II) nitrate is mixed with sodium chloride in aqueous solution, what is the solid product?

A) sodium nitrate
B) lead(II) chloride
C) lead chloride
D) None of the above.

Lead(II) Nitrate

A white to colorless crystalline chemical compound used in making other lead compounds and some pyrotechnics.

Sodium Chloride

A white crystalline compound known as table salt, widely used in food seasoning and preservation; its chemical formula is NaCl.

Lead(II) Chloride

A chemical compound with the formula PbCl2, known for its white crystalline appearance and poor solubility in water.

  • Gain insight into the foundational elements of solubility and precipitation during chemical reactions.
  • Recognize solid substances in metathesis reactions.
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Melissa McClatcheyJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Lead(II) chloride is the solid product formed when lead(II) nitrate reacts with sodium chloride in aqueous solution. This is a precipitation reaction where the insoluble lead(II) chloride (PbCl2) precipitates out of the solution.