Question

Write the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of aqueous sodium sulfide with aqueous lead(II) nitrate. Include phases. net ionic equation: Pb²+ (AQ) + S²- (aq) – PbS(8) Incorrect

Answer 1

The balanced net ionic equation for the reaction is 2Na+(aq) + Pb2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + S2-(aq) → PbS(s) + 2Na+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq), where sodium cation and nitrate anion are spectator ions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous sodium sulfide (Na2S) and aqueous lead(II) nitrate (Pb(NO3)2) can be written as:

2Na+ (aq) + Pb2+ (aq) + 2NO3- (aq) + S2- (aq) → PbS (s) + 2Na+ (aq) + 2NO3- (aq)

The net ionic equation shows only the species that are directly involved in the reaction. In this case, the sodium cation (Na+) and the nitrate anion (NO3-) are spectator ions and do not participate in the formation of the solid precipitate (PbS).