Lead and Sulfate Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for lead(IV) sulfate. It begins by identifying lead and sulfate ions, noting that lead is a metal and sulfate is a polyatomic ion. The tutorial discusses the charges of these ions, with lead having a 4+ charge and sulfate a 2- charge. To balance the charges and form a neutral compound, two sulfate ions are needed for each lead ion. The final formula is presented as Pb(SO4)2, ensuring the charges balance to zero.

What is the chemical symbol for Lead as found on the periodic table?

• Pd

• Ld

• Le

• Pb

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

• Sulfate

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Lead

What type of compound is formed when a metal and a group of nonmetals combine?

• Molecular

• Covalent

• Ionic

• Metallic

What is the charge on a Lead(IV) ion?

• 2+

• 1+

• 3+

• 4+

How many Sulfate ions are needed to balance the charge of one Lead(IV) ion?

• Four

• Three

• One

• Two

What is the correct formula for Lead(IV) Sulfate?

• PbSO4

• Pb2(SO4)3

• Pb(SO4)2

• Pb(SO3)2

What is the total charge when two Sulfate ions balance one Lead(IV) ion?

• 4+

• 4-

• 2+

• 0