Anitha P.

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Zinc with lead nitrate

Balanced equation for zinc with lead nitrate 

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Lauren H. answered • 09/26/18

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Zinc with lead nitrate
 
things to know: zinc always has a charge of +2; lead can be +2 or +4 but in this case it is +2 I think.
 
So,
Zn(s) + Pb(NO3)2(aq)  → Pb(s) + Zn(NO3)2(aq)
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J.R. S.

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Note to student:  Lauren's response is correct, but I wanted to add a word of caution.  In single replacement reactions (which this is), you should consult an activities table to be sure that the element in question can/will replace the other.  In this case, Zn is more reactive than Pb, so it will replace Pb.  However, if it were the other way around, Pb(s) + ZnNO4, then there would be no reaction.
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