Lead Iodide Precipitation
Lead Iodide Precipitation: PbI₂ is a bright yellow precipitate. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
PbI₂ is a bright yellow precipitate.
Reaction summary
Pb(NO₃)₂ + 2KI → PbI₂↓ + 2KNO₃
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: Pb(NO₃)₂; KI
- Conditions: Aqueous
- Products: PbI₂; KNO₃