This is the balanced symbol equation for the reaction of lead oxide with carbon:
2PbO+C→2Pb+CO2 2\text{PbO} + \text{C} \rightarrow 2\text{Pb} + \text{CO}_2 2PbO+C→2Pb+CO2What happens to the lead oxide in this reaction?
It is neutralised.
It is oxidised.
It is reduced.
It is thermally decomposed.
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