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ICSE Class 9 Chemistry Question 29 of 55

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Question 29

Write the equation for the following and state whether it is a decomposition reaction : The action of heat on lead nitrate.

Answer

When lead nitrate is heated it decomposes to form lead oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. It is a decomposition reaction.

The reaction is as follows:

2Pb(NO3)2 ⟶Δ\overset{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2