When the solution of substance X is added to a solution of potassium iodide, then a yellow 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 consists of.


(c) Which characteristic 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.

(a) Lead nitrate is X as it reacts with potassium iodide to give yellow precipitate.

(b) Lead iodide is the yellow precipitate.


(c) Precipitate formation is shown by this reaction.


(d) Pb(N03) (aq.) + 2KI (aq.)


Pbl2 (s) + 2KN03 (aq.)


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