Problem: Solutions of sulfuric acid and lead(II) acetate react to form solid lead(II) sulfate and a solution of acetic acid. 5.50 g of sulfuric acid and 5.50 g of lead(II) acetate are mixed.You may want to reference (Pages 106 - 110)Section 3.7 while completing this problem.Calculate the number of grams of acetic acid present in the mixture after the reaction is complete.

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Reactants

sulfuric acid → H2SO4(aq) 

lead(II) acetate → Pb(CH3COO)2

Products

**lead(II) sulfate → PbSO4(s)

acetic acid → CH3COOH(aq)

**Recall: The sulfates (SO42-) of all metals except lead, mercury (I), barium, and calcium are soluble in water. 

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Solutions of sulfuric acid and lead(II) acetate react to form solid lead(II) sulfate and a solution of acetic acid. 5.50 g of sulfuric acid and 5.50 g of lead(II) acetate are mixed.

You may want to reference (Pages 106 - 110)Section 3.7 while completing this problem.

Calculate the number of grams of acetic acid present in the mixture after the reaction is complete.

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