Questions: Question 12
Lead(IV) chromate has the following formula:
Transcript text: Question 12
Lead(IV) chromate has the following formula:
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Ions
Lead(IV) chromate consists of lead in the +4 oxidation state and the chromate ion. The chromate ion has the formula \(\text{CrO}_4^{2-}\).
Step 2: Determine the Formula
To balance the charges, we need two chromate ions to balance the +4 charge of the lead ion. Therefore, the formula for lead(IV) chromate is \(\text{Pb(CrO}_4\text{)}_2\).