Question

When potassium iodide solution is added to a solution of lead nitrate in a test
tube a precipitate is formed
(a)What is the colour of this precipitate and name the compound precipitated.
(b)Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction
(c)List two types of reaction in which this reaction can be placed?​

Answer 1

When a solution of potassium iodide is added to a solution of lead nitrate taken in a test tube, the precipitation of a yellowish solid is observed. This yellowish solid is lead iodide. Potassium nitrate is formed along with lead iodide.