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Which of the following pairs of aqueous solutions will form a precipitate when mixed?

A)Pb(C2H3O2)2+Li2SO4
B) KNO3 + NaOH
C) KOH +Na2S
D) (NH4)2SO4 +Nal
E) None of the above

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Answer:

The correct answer is A) Pb(C₂H₃O₂)₂ + Li₂SO₄

Step-by-step explanation:

  • All salts of Na, K and ammonium are soluble.
  • All nitrates are soluble.
  • All chlorides are soluble, with the exception of AgCl, Hg₂Cl₂, PbCl₂ and CuCl.
  • All sulfates are soluble, with the exception of CaSO₄, SrSO₄, BaSO₄, PbSO₄, HgSO₄, Hg₂SO₄ and Ag₂SO₄.
  • All hydroxides are poorly soluble, with the exception of alkaline hydroxides, Sr(OH)₂, Ba(OH)₂ and NH4(OH)
  • All carbonates are poorly soluble, with the exception of alkaline carbonates and ammonium carbonate.
  • All sulfides are poorly soluble, with the exception of alkaline sulfides, alkaline earth sulfides, and ammonium sulfide.

The reaction A is:

Pb(C₂H₃O₂)₂ + Li₂SO₄ ⇒PbSO₄ + 2 LiC₂H₃O₂

Lead sulfate is a slightly soluble solid, therefore it precipitates.

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