Question

Complete the following word equation and write balanced molecular equations for the same: Trilead tetroxide $\stackrel{\mathrm{heat}}{\to }$

Answer 1

Word Equation :

• $\mathrm{Trilead}\mathrm{tetroxide}\stackrel{\mathrm{heat}}{\to }\mathrm{Lead}\mathrm{monoxide}\left(\mathrm{Litharge}\right)+\mathrm{Oxygen}$

Molecular Equation :

• $2{\mathrm{Pb}}_3{\mathrm{O}}_4\left(\mathrm{s}\right)\stackrel{\mathrm{heat}}{\to }6\mathrm{PbO}\left(\mathrm{s}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2\uparrow$