Considering the following precipitation reaction: Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq) Which ion would NOT be present in the complete ionic equation?

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Explanation:

Which compound will not form ions?

1. Write the balanced molecular equation:

2. Write the ionizations for the ionic aqueous compounds:

3. Write the complete ionic equation:

Pb⁺²(aq) + 2NO₃⁻(aq) + 2K⁺(aq) + 2I⁻(aq) → PbI₂(s) +  2K⁺(aq) + 2NO₃⁻(aq)

Hence, since PbI₂(s) does not ionize, but stays in solid form, it will not form ions.

All, Pb⁺², NO₃⁻, K⁺, and I⁻ will be present in the total ionic equation.

It is in the net ionic equation that the spectator ions are removed. Those, are NO₃⁻ and K⁺, because they are on both sides of the complete ionic equation.

i'm assuming that the correct answer is indeed the first one/ "a"..

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.