Zn + Pb2{+} = Zn2{+} + Pb
Step 4: Substitute Coefficients and Verify Result. Count the number of atoms of each element on each side of the equation and verify that all elements and electrons (if there are charges/ions) are balanced. Since there is an equal number of each element in the reactants and products of 2Zn + Pb2 {+} = Zn2 {+} + 2Pb, the equation is balanced.