Question

Write a balanced chemical equation based on the following description: solid lead(IV) chlorite decomposes to from solid lead(IV) chloride and oxygen gas. 

Answer 1

The reaction is:
Pb(ClO2)4 (s) -> PbCl4(s) + O2(g)

Balance O:
Pb(ClO2)4 (s) -> PbCl4(s) + 4 O2(g)

The reaction is now balanced

Answer:
Pb(ClO₂)₄ (s) -> PbCl₄(s) + 4 O₂(g)

Answer 2

The reaction is:

Pb(ClO2)4(s) -> PbCl4(s) + O2(g)

Balance O:

Pb(ClO2)4(s) -> PbCl4(s) + 4 O2(g)

The equation is now balanced

Answer:

Pb(ClO₂)₄(s) -> PbCl₄(s) + 4 O₂(g)