Aqueous solutions of lead nitrate and potassium iodide are combined in a test tube. The best proof that a chemical reactions has occurred would be that
A) The solution is yellow.
B) Both reactants are aqueous solutions.
C) A yellow precipitate settles to the bottom.
D) Lead and potassium are both metals and will replace each other.

Respuesta :

C) A yellow precipitate settles to the bottom.

Explanation:

Lead nitrate is reacting with potassium iodide to form lead iodide, which is a yellow precipitate, and potassium nitrate.

Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq) + KI (aq) → PbI₂ (s) + KNO₃ (aq)

where:

(aq) - aqueous

(s) - solid

A) The solution is yellow.

False, the solution is colorless while the PbI₂ precipitate is yellow.

B) Both reactants are aqueous solutions.

True, however this is not a proof that the chemical reaction occurred.

C) A yellow precipitate settles to the bottom.

True and this is a proof that the chemical reaction occurred because of the formation of PbI₂ yellow precipitate.

D) Lead and potassium are both metals and will replace each other.

True, but this is not a proof that the chemical reaction occurred.

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Answer:C

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