Chapter 04 – Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
176. A piece of lead metal was added to an aqueous solution of copper(II) nitrate, and within
a few minutes it was observed that the lead turned black and crumbled. The characteristic blue
solution of copper (II) ions had faded. (NOTE: Lead forms a 2+ ion when it reacts.) Select the
balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
177. Select True or False: The following net ionic equation correctly shows the result of this
experiment: A piece of lead metal was added to an aqueous solution of copper(II) nitrate, and
within a few minutes it was observed that the lead turned black and crumbled. The
characteristic blue solution of copper(II) ions had faded. (NOTE: Lead forms a 2+ ion when it
reacts.)