Lead Carbonate Precipitation

Pb(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 → PbCO3↓ + 2NaNO3

نظرة عامة

Lead nitrate reacts with sodium carbonate to form a white precipitate of lead carbonate (Ksp = 7.4 × 10⁻¹⁴). Basic lead carbonate (2PbCO₃·Pb(OH)₂), known as white lead, was the most important white pigment for millennia until its toxicity led to replacement by titanium dioxide.

المشاركون

الدور المادة المعامل الحالة
متفاعل Sodium Carbonate Na₂CO₃ 1 (aq)
منتج Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃ 2 (aq)

مثال من الحياة اليومية

White lead paint was used in homes for centuries before being banned due to lead poisoning, especially dangerous for children.

الأهمية الصناعية

Lead carbonate (white lead) has been replaced by TiO₂ in paint. Understanding lead precipitation is important for lead contamination remediation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Lead Carbonate Precipitation?
The balanced equation is: Pb(NO₃)₂ + Na₂CO₃ → PbCO₃↓ + 2NaNO₃.
What type of reaction is Lead Carbonate Precipitation?
Lead Carbonate Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.
Is Lead Carbonate Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?
Lead Carbonate Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -22.0 kJ/mol.