Lead Sulfate Precipitation

Pb(NO₃)₂ + Na₂SO₄ → PbSO₄↓ + 2NaNO₃

Visão geral

Lead nitrate reacts with sodium sulfate to form a white precipitate of lead sulfate (Ksp = 2.5 × 10⁻⁸). PbSO₄ is the discharged form of lead-acid battery electrodes. The mineral form is anglesite, named after Anglesey in Wales.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄	1	(aq)
Produto	Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃	2	(aq)

Exemplo do cotidiano

When a car battery dies, both electrodes have converted to lead sulfate in a process called sulfation, which is reversed by charging.

Importância industrial

A formação de sulfato de chumbo limita a capacidade das baterias de chumbo-ácido. Compreender e prevenir a sulfatação é fundamental para a longevidade das baterias.

Propriedades

Tipo: Precipitation
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -19,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Lead Sulfate Precipitation?

The balanced equation is: Pb(NO₃)₂ + Na₂SO₄ → PbSO₄↓ + 2NaNO₃.

What type of reaction is Lead Sulfate Precipitation?

Lead Sulfate Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.

Is Lead Sulfate Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?

Lead Sulfate Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -19.0 kJ/mol.