What is Lead(II) chloride?
[[File:Lead(II) chloride.jpg|thumb|Lead(II) chloride]] '''Lead(II) chloride''', also known as '''plumbous chloride''' and '''lead dichloride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is PbCl<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[lead]] and [[chloride]] [[ion]]s. The lead is in the +2 [[oxidation state]]. Its use may lead to [[lead poisoning]]. ==Properties== Lead(II) chloride is a colorless [[crystalline]] solid. It does not dissolve well in water. It can dissolve in [[solution]]s that have chloride ions in them. It reacts with molten [[sodium nitrite]] to make [[lead(II) oxide]]. ==Preparation== Lead(II) chloride is made by reacting [[sodium chloride]] or [[hydrochloric acid]] with [[lead nitrate]]. It can also be made by reacting [[lead(IV) oxide]] with hydrochloric acid. It can also be made by reacting [[chlorine]] with lead. ==Uses== It is used to make [[ceramic]]s. A basic chloride is used in pigments. ==Related pages== *[[Lead(II,IV) oxide]] *[[Lead(II) acetate]] *[[Lead(II) carbonate]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]] [[Category:Lead compounds]]