Balanced equation :
Fe2(SO4)3 + 3Pb(ClO4)2 → 2Fe(ClO4)3 + 3PbSO4
Given
Word equation
Required
Balanced equation
Solution
Chemical equations can be expressed in terms of:
Word equation :
a solution of iron 3 sulfate and a solution of lead 2 perchlorate react to produce lead 2 sulfate precipitate
Skeleton equation :
Fe2(SO4)3 + Pb(ClO4)2 → Fe(ClO4)3 + PbSO4
Balanced equation :
Fe2(SO4)3 + 3Pb(ClO4)2 → 2Fe(ClO4)3 + 3PbSO4