======Solid Lead Nitrate and Potassium Iodide======


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**Alternative titles:** Making Solid Lead Iodide
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====Summary====                   
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====Procedure====  
  - Place small amounts of powdered lead nitrate and potassium iodide together in a dry container.  
  - Shake the solids forcefully — the reaction produces a mixture of white and yellow products.



====Links==== 
Rates of Yellow (Lead Nitrate + Potassium Iodide) - Jmu ChemDemos: 
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====Variations====
  * Compare the speed of precipitation when using solid reactants versus aqueous solutions.



====Safety Precautions====
  * Lead salts are toxic — avoid ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact.  
  * Always wear gloves, safety goggles, and a lab coat.
  * Do not dispose of lead compounds down the drain; collect as hazardous waste.




====Questions to Consider====
  * What type of chemical reaction is this? (Double displacement/precipitation reaction.)