Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Ions and ionic bonds

Ions and ionic bonds — practice question

Potassium iodide is classified as an ionic compound.
(a(i))[2]

Describe, in terms of electron loss and gain, what occurs when a potassium atom reacts with an iodine atom.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe the structure of solid potassium iodide. A diagram may be included.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why potassium iodide has such a high melting point.

(b(i))[4]

Describe how a pure, dry sample of lead iodide could be prepared from solid potassium iodide and solid lead nitrate.

(b(ii))[2]

Write an ionic equation for the formation of lead iodide, PbI$_2$, when potassium iodide and lead nitrate react together. State symbols are not required.

(c(i))[2]

State the colour change you would expect in this reaction.

(c(ii))[2]

Identify the reducing agent in this reaction. Explain your reasoning.

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