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CHM 101 Stoichiometry Objective Question

Question

257.8 mL of 0.0468 M Pb(NO₃)₂ is mixed with 156.00 mL of 0.095 M Na₂S. What mass of PbS precipitate forms?
Options
A 3.54 g
B 2.89 g
Correct Answer
C 5.76 g
D 4.55 g
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lead nitrate provides the limiting ions. Multiplying limiting moles by molar mass of PbS gives about 2.89 g.

Hint

Moles = molarity × volume in liters.

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