Does a precipitate form when lead (II) nitrate and potassium sulfate mix? If so, what is the empirical formula of the precipitate

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Yes, a precipitate forms when lead(II) nitrate \((\text{Pb(NO}_3\text{)}_2)\) and potassium sulfate \((\text{K}_2\text{SO}_4)\) are mixed. The reaction can be represented as follows:

\[ \text{Pb(NO}_3\text{)}_2 (aq) + \text{K}_2\text{SO}_4 (aq) \rightarrow \text{PbSO}_4 (s) + 2\text{KNO}_3 (aq) \]

In this reaction, lead(II) sulfate \((\text{PbSO}_4)\) is formed as a solid precipitate. The empirical formula of lead(II) sulfate is \(\text{PbSO}_4\).