Explain why pbcl2 did not precipitate immediately on addition of hcl

Why did PbCl2 not precipitate immediately after adding HCl? And why does it dissolve after adding water? What conditions must be met by [Pb+2] and [Cl- ] for PbCl2 to form? I had to shake it to get it to precipitate. Also, why does PbCl2 dissolve after adding extra water if it is insoluble in … Read more