Question

A student is given two clear solutions. One solution contained lead ions, Pb2+ and the other solution contains chloride ions, Cl-. When the two solutions are mixed, a clear solution with white powder at the bottom results. What has happen to cause this change?

Answer 1

A chemical change has occurred creating a precipitate.
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Answer 2

Answer: A chemical change has occurred.

Explanation: A chemical change is a change which results when there is a change in the chemical composition of the atoms.

Chemical changes are accompanied by:

a) Change in color

b) Absorption or release of heat

c) formation of precipitates

d) production of gas

`Pb^{2+]+2Cl^-\rightarrow PbCl_2(s)`

The white powder is precipitates of lead chloride
`PbCl_2(s)` which do not dissolve.