What is Lead(II) acetate?
[[File:Lead(II)Acetate.jpg|thumb|Lead(II) acetate]] '''Lead(II) acetate''' is a [[chemical compound]] composed of [[lead]] and [[acetate]] [[ion]]s. It contains lead in the +2 [[oxidation state]]. It is also known as '''sugar of lead''', '''salt of Saturn''', and '''Goulard's powder'''. It is used to make other lead compounds. It dissolves in water, although most lead compounds do not. [[Lead nitrate]] does though. It is used in cosmetics and testing for [[hydrogen sulfide]]. It is toxic because it contains lead. ==Related pages== *[[Lead(II) nitrate]] *[[Lead carbonate]] *[[Lead(II) oxide]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Lead compounds]]