- Dissolve lead (ii) nitrate crystal in a given amount of distilled water in a beaker
- To dilute sulphuric (vi) acid in a beaker add magnesiumv oxide powder
- React the two solutions obtained
- Filter the mixture
- Dry the residue between filter papers to obtain a dry sample of lead (ii) sulphate
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