Precipitation Reactions Overview

Flashcards covering key concepts and definitions related to precipitation reactions.

A reaction of two soluble substances that results in the formation of a __.

Precipitate

The solid product in a precipitation reaction is called a __.

Precipitate

The ions that remain in solution during a precipitation reaction are known as __.

Spectator Ions

All salts of the alkali metals (Group 1) and the __ ion are soluble in water.

Ammonium (NH4 +)

All carbonates, phosphates, chromates, hydroxides, and sulfides are __ except when they are combined with alkali metals or ammonium ion.

Insoluble

The molecular equation for the reaction between lead(II) nitrate and potassium iodide is __.

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

The complete ionic equation shows all reactants and products as __.

Ions

The net ionic equation removes __ ions that do not participate in the reaction.

Spectator

The precipitation reaction of potassium iodide and lead(II) nitrate produces __ as the solid product.

Lead(II) iodide (PbI2)