When the solution of substance X is added to the solution of potassium iodide, then a yellow solid separates out from the solution.(a) What do you think substance X is likely to be?(b) Name the substance which the yellow solid consists of.(c) Which characteristics of chemical reactions is illustrated by this example?(d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place. Mention the physical states of all the reactants and products involved in the chemical equation.


a) Substance X is likely to be Lead nitrate, as lead nitrate when reacts with potassium iodide gives yellow ppt.
b) The yellow solid or precipitate consists of Lead iodide. 
c) The chemical reactions is characterized by the formation of a precipitate.
d) Balanced chemical equation with the physical state is given below:
   $Pb( NO_{3})_{2}( aq) +2KI( aq)\rightarrow PbI_{2}( s) +2KNO_{3}( aq)$

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