Question

1. When the solution of substance X is added to a solution of potassium iodide, then a yellowish
solid separates out from the solution.
(a) What do you think Substance X is likely to be?
(b) Name the substance which the yellow solid consist of.
(c) Which characteristics of chemical reactions is illustrated by this example?
(d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place. Mention the physical
states of all the reactants and products involved in the chemical Equation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. lead nitrate

b. precipitate of lead iodide

c. precipitation reaction

d. pbNO3+KI. _______ KNO3+ PbI