The Chemical Reaction Occurring During the Discharge of a Lead

question 97

Multiple Choice

The chemical reaction occurring during the discharge of a lead storage battery can be represented by the equation: Pb(s) + PbO₂(s) +2 H₂SO₄(aq) → 2 PbSO₄(s) + 2 H₂O(l)
Which is the limiting reagent and the amount of PbSO₄ produced if 53.0 g of Pb, 77.3 g of PbO₂, and 534 mL of 0.544 M solution of H₂SO₄ is used?

• A) PbO₂, 196 g
• B) Pb, 77.6 g
• C) Pb, 155 g
• D) H₂SO₄, 88.1 g
• E) H₂SO₄, 176 g

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