Is lead hydroxide ionic or covalent?

Answer 1

Within a single formula unit of lead(IV) perchlorate, you will find both ionic and covalent bonds. The perchlorate polyatomic ion has the formula ClO4(-1) and within that structure, the bonds are covalent because chlorine and oxygen are both non-metals. However, when that unit bonds with lead in a 4:1 ratio, the bond has more ionic character because lead is a metal.

Answer 2

Lead (Pb) is an element that is a metal. The bonds prevalent in metals are called metallic bonds, not covalent bonds.

Answer 3

Lead oxide is an ionic compound. This is because lead is a metal, whereas oxygen is a non-metal.

Answer 4

It is techically ionic, but insoluble in water which makes it, by definition, a poor electrolyte.

Answer 5

Lead II nitrate, Pb(NO3)2 is an ionic compound. Lead II is the positively charged ion Pb2+, and nitrate is the negatively charged ion, NO3-.

Answer 6

Lead nitrite is an ionic compound.

Answer 7

Ionic bond

Answer 8

Ionic