Lead Iodide Precipitation (Golden Rain)

Pb(NO₃)₂ + 2KI → PbI₂↓ + 2KNO₃

Ikhtisar

Lead nitrate and potassium iodide form a bright yellow precipitate of lead iodide. When the hot mixture is cooled slowly, lead iodide crystallizes as golden shimmering plates, creating the spectacular golden rain demonstration. PbI₂ has a Ksp of 9.8 × 10⁻⁹ and is more soluble in hot water.

Peserta

Peran	Zat	Koefisien	Keadaan
Produk	Potassium Nitrate KNO₃	2	(aq)

Contoh Sehari-hari

The golden rain experiment produces one of chemistry's most visually stunning displays as golden PbI₂ crystals settle like glittering snow.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Lead iodide is a precursor to methylammonium lead iodide perovskite used in next-generation solar cells with efficiency above 25%.

Sifat

Jenis: Precipitation
Dapat Dibalik: Tidak
Energi: Eksoterm
ΔH: -32,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Lead Iodide Precipitation (Golden Rain)?

The balanced equation is: Pb(NO₃)₂ + 2KI → PbI₂↓ + 2KNO₃.

What type of reaction is Lead Iodide Precipitation (Golden Rain)?

Lead Iodide Precipitation (Golden Rain) is a precipitation reaction.

Is Lead Iodide Precipitation (Golden Rain) exothermic or endothermic?

Lead Iodide Precipitation (Golden Rain) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -32.0 kJ/mol.