When excess carbon (II) oxide gas was passed over heated lead (II) oxide in a combustion tube, lead (II) oxide was reduced.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction, which took place.
(b) What observation was made in the combustion tube when the reaction was complete?
(c) Name other gas which could be used to reduce lead (II) oxide.
Answer:
a)#PbO(s)+CO(g)+Pb(s)+CO_2(s)#
b)- A grey residue is left in the combustion tube.
c)Hydrogen gas