When you mix solutions of lead (II) nitrate and potassium iodide

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Science
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When you mix solutions of lead (II) nitrate and potassium iodide

  1. What is the colour of the precipitate formed? Name the compound evolved.
  2. Write a balanced chemical reaction.
  3. Is this a double displacement reaction.
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  1. The precipitate is yellow in colour and the compound is lead (II) Iodide.

  2. Pb (NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq).

  3. Yes, it is a double displacement reaction.