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O-LevelChemistryAcids, Bases & Salts5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q81 Mark

A solution containing lead(II) ions is added to a solution containing iodide ions. A yellow precipitate is formed. What is the equation for the reaction that occurs?

APb+ + I- → PbI
BPb+ + 2I- → PbI2
CPb2+ + I- → PbI
DPb2+ + 2I- → PbI2

✓ Correct answer

D: Pb2+ + 2I- → PbI2

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Acids, Bases & Salts, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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