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What happens when the potassium iodide solution is added to a solution of lead nitrate?
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Correct answer: Yellow precipitation of lead iodide is formed.
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: B) Yellow precipitation of lead iodide is formed. š Explanation: When potassium iodide is added to a solution of lead nitrate, a chemical reaction occurs that creates an insoluble solid. This solid is called 'Lead Iodide' and it has a bright yellow color. The formation of this 'yellow' precipitate is a common classroom experiment to show how substances react. It is often used to demonstrate a double displacement reaction in chemistry.