What is Lead(IV) oxide?
[[File:Lead dioxide.jpg|thumb|Lead(IV) oxide]] '''Lead(IV) oxide''', also known as '''lead dioxide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. It is composed of lead in its +4 [[oxidation state]]. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It is a dark brown toxic powder. It is used in the [[lead acid battery]] to [[oxidation|oxidize]] the lead, which generates electricity. Its chemical formula is PbO<sub>2</sub>. ==Related pages== *[[Lead]] *[[Lead acid battery]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Lead compounds]] [[Category:Oxides]]