Question

If aqueous solution of lead (ll) nitrate and sodium sulfate, which insoluble precipitate is formed

Answer 1

Lead(II) sulfate

Step-by-step explanation:

This looks like a double displacement reaction, in which the cations change partners with the anions.

The possible products are

Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq)+ Na₂SO₄(aq) ⟶PbSO₄(?) + 2NaNO₃(?)

To predict the product, we must use the solubility rules. Two important ones for this question are:

1. Salts containing Group 1 elements are soluble.
2. Most sulfates are soluble, but PbSO₄ is an important exception.

Thus, NaNO₃ is soluble and PbSO₄ is the precipitate.