Question

What is the net ionic equation of the reaction of MgSO4 with Pb(NO3)2? Express you answer as a chemical equation including phases. View Available Hint(s)

Answer 1

Answer : The net ionic equation will be,

$Pb^{2+}(aq)+SO_4^{2-}(aq)\rightarrow PbSO_4(s)$

Explanation :

In the net ionic equations, we are not include the spectator ions in the equations.

Spectator ions : The same number of ions present on reactant and product side which do not participate in a reactions.

The given balanced ionic equation will be,

$MgSO_4(aq)+Pb(NO_3)_2(aq)\rightarrow Mg(NO_3)_2(aq)+PbSO_4(s)$

The ionic equation in separated aqueous solution will be,

$Mg^{2+}(aq)+SO_4^{2-}(aq)+Pb^{2+}(aq)+2NO^{3-}(aq)\rightarrow PbSO_4(s)+Mg^{2+}(aq)+2NO^{3-}(aq)$

In this equation, $Mg^{2+}\text{ and }NO_3^-$ are the spectator ions.

By removing the spectator ions from the balanced ionic equation, we get the net ionic equation.

The net ionic equation will be,

$Pb^{2+}(aq)+SO_4^{2-}(aq)\rightarrow PbSO_4(s)$