The above chemical equation represents the chemical reaction between lead and oxygen. In this reaction, two molecules of lead (Pb) react with one molecule of oxygen (O2) to produce two molecules of lead(II) oxide (PbO).
- Reaction conditions:
This reaction occurs when lead is heated in air or pure oxygen.
- Reaction process:
When lead is heated, it begins to react with oxygen in the air, forming lead(II) oxide (PbO), a yellow solid.
- Phenomena occurring:
During the reaction process, lead will burn with a blue flame and produce yellow smoke due to lead(II) oxide. The lead(II) oxide then falls down in the form of yellow powder.