1. Why do some combinations of ionic compounds form a precipitate while others do not?
2. Solutions of lead(II) nitrate and potassium iodide were combined in a test tube. The results of this reaction are shown below.
a. Write a formula equation for the reaction.
b. Which of the possible products is the precipitate, and how do you know?
c. Write a complete ionic equation for the reaction and identify the spectator ions.
d. Write a net ionic equation for the reaction between lead(II) nitrate and potassium iodide.
