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The discussion revolves around the behavior of Pb-212 ions in a saturated PbCl2 solution, highlighting the dynamic nature of chemical equilibrium. When Pb-212 is introduced, it replaces some of the normal Pb2+ ions in the solid PbCl2, demonstrating how isotopes can influence equilibrium. The equilibrium between solid PbCl2 and its dissolved ions is not static, as both dissociation and crystallization processes occur simultaneously. The participants clarify that the correct oxidation state of lead in this context is 2+, not 3+. This illustrates the complexities of isotopic interactions in nuclear chemistry.
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ok this is in my Nuclear chemistry section (go figure)

a small amount of Pb-212, in the form of 3+ ion, is injected into a saturated solution of PbCl2 that is in contact with the solid salt. A short time later some of the Pb-212 is found in solid PbCl2 in the saturated solution. What does this information tell you about the nature of the equilibrium between solid PbCl2 and its dissolved ions?

i would assume the solvent is water
PbCl2(s) + H2O(l) <----> Pb2+(aq) + 2 Cl-(aq)

so since some PbCl2 would dissociate while others use the seed salt to crystallize the dissociated normal Pb 2+ would be replaced by the isotop Pb 212 so i guess the equilibrium illustrates the natural composition ratio of different lead isotopes

im just guessing here since knowing that the chapter is nuclear chemistry and the amu average of different elements couldn't possibly be obtained by finding all of the isotopes in the universe
 
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You sure the question states Pb3+? Or is it a typo?

Is chemical equilibrium static or dynamic?


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oops yeah its 2+ uhmmm its dynamic
 

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