When lead(II) nitrate is heated, it decomposes into lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is 2 Pb(NO3)2 (s) produces 2 PbO (s) + 4NO2 + O2 (g). 2Pb(NO3)2 = 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2. It is thermal decomposition reaction.
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When lead(II) nitrate is heated, it decomposes into lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is 2 Pb(NO3)2 (s) produces 2 PbO (s) + 4NO2 + O2 (g). 2Pb(NO3)2 = 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2. It is thermal decomposition reaction.