Question

You add an aqueous solution of lead nitrate to an aqueous solution of potassium iodide. Draw highly magnified views of each solution individually and the mixed solution, including any product that forms. Write the balanced equation for the reaction.

Short answer

The highly magnified views of each solution,

And thebalanced equation for the reaction is

$\mathrm{Pb}{\left({\mathrm{NO}}_3\right)}_2\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)+2\mathrm{KI}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)\to {\mathrm{PbI}}_2\left(\mathrm{s}\right)+2{\mathrm{KNO}}_3\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)$

Step-by-step solution

Definition

Aqueous solutions are those in which water serves as the solvent. The majority of ionic solids are water soluble. They divide into their ions when dissolved in water and disperse uniformly across the solution. When two distinct ionic chemicals' aqueous solutions are combined, they produce a highly fast reaction since they were already separated (as ions).

Sketch of magnified solution

Balanced equation of the reaction

When lead nitrate is combined with potassium iodide, a precipitate of lead iodide is generated.

$\mathrm{Pb}{\left({\mathrm{NO}}_3\right)}_2\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)+2\mathrm{KI}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)\to {\mathrm{PbI}}_2\left(\mathrm{s}\right)+2{\mathrm{KNO}}_3\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)$