Question

Complete the equation and indicate if a precipitate forms.

Answer 1

Answer:

Li⁺(aq) + 2Br⁻(aq) + Pb²⁺(aq) + NO₃⁻(aq) → PbBr₂(s) + NO₃⁻(aq) + Li⁺(aq)

A precipitate forms

Explanation:

To solve this question we must know the general solubility rules:

All group 1A (Li, Na, K...) and NH₄⁺ ions are always soluble.

The nitrates (NO₃⁻) and acetates are always solubles.

Cl⁻, Br⁻ and I⁻ are soluble except in the presence of Ag⁺, Pb²⁺, Cu⁺ and Hg₂²⁺

That means in the mixture of ions that we have, the Br⁻ will react with Pb²⁺ to produce PbBr₂(s):

Li⁺(aq) + 2Br⁻(aq) + Pb²⁺(aq) + NO₃⁻(aq) → PbBr₂(s) + NO₃⁻(aq) + Li⁺(aq)