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When you mix solutions of lead (II) nitrate and potassium iodide. (a) What is the colour of the precipitate formed? Name the compound involved. (b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

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

(a) What is the colour of the precipitate formed? Name the compound involved.

(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

(c) What type of reaction is this?

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(a) The precipitate is yellow in colour. The compound is lead(II) iodide with chemical formula PbI2.

(b) Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) ➝ Pbl2(s) + 2KNO3(aq)

(c) It is a double displacement reaction.

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