The Following Equation Is an Example of a ________ Reaction

question 91

Multiple Choice

The following equation is an example of a ________ reaction. Pb(NO₃ ) 2+ 2KI → PbI₂ + 2KNO₃

• A) synthesis
• B) precipitation
• C) single replacement
• D) decomposition

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Definitions:

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A vital cell membrane protein that transports sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, maintaining cellular electrochemical gradients.

Carrier Protein

A type of membrane protein involved in facilitated diffusion, helping to transport substances across a cell membrane without expenditure of energy.

Sodium Ion

An atom of sodium that has lost one electron to form a positively charged ion (Na+), crucial for nerve transmission and fluid balance in the body.

LDL Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, which can accumulate and form plaques in arteries, leading to cardiovascular disease.