How Do You Balance and Identify Spectator Ions in This Reaction?

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The discussion focuses on balancing the chemical reaction between lead(II) nitrate and sulfuric acid, represented as Pb(NO3)2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → PbSO4(s) + HNO3(aq). Participants debate the proper method for identifying and balancing spectator ions, specifically the nitrate (NO3) and hydrogen (H) ions. A key point raised is whether to cross out ions before or after balancing the equation, with a suggestion that balancing can occur at the end of the process. The confusion around the existence of free ions like (NO3)2 and SO4 is also addressed.

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This is my reaction
Pb(NO3)2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → PbSO4(s) + HNO3(aq)
Pb + (NO3)2(aq) + H2 + SO4(aq) → PbSO4(s) + H + NO3(aq)

So far I've done that, and now I'm stuck I see h2 and h and NO3 2 molecules and on the left side i see only one NO3 molecule on the right, can I cross out both or do i have to balance right now? My teacher said you can balance at the end. Can i cross out one h on the left and the remaining on the right? What about NO3?
 
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amd123 said:
This is my reaction
Pb(NO3)2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → PbSO4(s) + HNO3(aq)
Ok.
Pb + (NO3)2(aq) + H2 + SO4(aq) → PbSO4(s) + H + NO3(aq)
What is this? (NO3)2, SO4, NO3, don't exist free.
 

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