What is Lead(II) sulfate?
'''Lead(II) sulfate''', also known as '''plumbous sulfate''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is PbSO<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[lead]] and [[sulfate]] [[ion]]s. The lead is in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Lead(II) sulfate is a white solid. It does not dissolve in water. It is toxic because it has lead in it. It does not dissolve in [[sulfuric acid]]. ==Preparation== Lead(II) sulfate is made in a [[lead acid battery]] by normal usage. It can be made by reacting [[lead(II) acetate]] or [[lead(II) nitrate]] with any [[sulfate]]. It is found as a [[mineral]] named [[anglesite]]. This mineral is made when [[galena]] is oxidized. ==Related pages== *[[Lead(II) sulfide]] *[[Lead(IV) acetate]] [[Category:Lead compounds]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]]