Lead Carbonate Precipitation

Pb(NO₃)₂ + Na₂CO₃ → PbCO₃↓ + 2NaNO₃

Visão geral

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.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Sodium Carbonate Na₂CO₃	1	(aq)
Produto	Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃	2	(aq)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

O carbonato de chumbo (branco de chumbo) foi substituído pelo TiO₂ na tinta. A compreensão da precipitação do chumbo é importante para a remediação de solos contaminados com chumbo.

Propriedades

Tipo: Precipitation
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -22,0 kJ/mol

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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.