Question

The reaction represented by Pb(NO3)2 + 2KI --> PbI2 + 2KNO3 is a

Responses

synthesis reaction
synthesis reaction

Single displacement reaction
Single displacement reaction

Decomposition reaction
Decomposition reaction

Double displacement reaction

Answer 1

The reaction represented by \( \text{Pb(NO}_3\text{)}_2 + 2\text{KI} \rightarrow \text{PbI}_2 + 2\text{KNO}_3 \) is a **double displacement reaction** (also known as a double replacement reaction). In this type of reaction, the anions and cations of the reactants exchange places to form new products.