What is Lead nitrate?
[[File:Lead(II) nitrate 1.jpg|thumb|Lead nitrate]] '''Lead nitrate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It has [[lead]] and [[nitrate]] [[ion]]s in it. It was known long ago as '''plumb dulcis'''. The lead is in the +2 [[oxidation state]]. == Properties == Lead nitrate is a white solid. It is one of the few lead compounds that can dissolve in water. [[Lead(II) acetate]] is the other lead compound that can dissolve. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It crackles when it is heated. It is toxic because it has lead in it. == Preparation == It is made by dissolving lead, [[lead(II) oxide]], or [[lead(II) carbonate]] in [[nitric acid]]. == Uses == It is used to make other lead compounds. == Related pages == *[[Lead(II) oxide]] *[[Lead carbonate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Lead compounds]]