Lead nitrate facts for kids
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Lead nitrate is a chemical compound. It has lead and nitrate ions in it. It was known long ago as plumb dulcis. The lead is in the +2 oxidation state.
Properties
Lead nitrate is a white solid. It is one of the few lead compounds that can dissolve in water. Lead(II) acetate is the other lead compound that can dissolve. It is an oxidizing agent. It crackles when it is heated. It is toxic because it has lead in it.
Preparation
It is made by dissolving lead, lead(II) oxide, or lead(II) carbonate in nitric acid.
Uses
It is used to make other lead compounds.
Related pages
Images for kids
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Coordination sphere of the Pb2+ ion
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Crystal structure of Pb(NO3)2 [111] plane
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See also
In Spanish: Nitrato de plomo(II) para niños
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