What is Lead(II) bromide?
'''Lead(II) bromide''', also known as '''plumbous bromide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is PbBr<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[lead]] and [[bromide]] [[ion]]s. The lead is in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Lead(II) bromide is a white [[solid]]. It only dissolves a little in water. It melts to make a [[liquid]] that conducts a little [[electricity]]. It is toxic because it has lead in it. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting [[lead(II) nitrate]] or [[lead(II) acetate]] with [[hydrobromic acid]] or any other [[bromide]]. ==Related pages== *[[Lead(II) chloride]] *[[Lead(II) sulfate]] [[Category:Lead compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]