CH-1118

Reactions of acids

Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Easy · Reactions of acids

Lead(II) oxide,

PbO

, is an amphoteric oxide. It reacts with dilute nitric acid to form a salt and water.

Which balanced equation correctly represents this reaction?

$PbO + 2HNO_3 \rightarrow Pb(NO_3)_2 + H_2O$
$PbO + HNO_3 \rightarrow PbNO_3 + H_2O$
$PbO + 2HNO_3 \rightarrow Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2H_2O$
$PbO + HNO_3 \rightarrow PbO(NO_3)_2 + H_2O$

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