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The oxidation state 4+ is not stable in PbCl4; the reaction is:
Pb4+ + 2 e---------Pb2+

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How to Remove of Lead contamination from AlCl3 solution?

A filter? Lead (II) chloride isn't very soluble (and lead (IV) chloride isn't very stable, tending to decompose into lead (II) chloride and chlorine gas), and you could use HCl to raise the chloride concentration (and therefore lower the lead concentration) even further.


Is a precipitate formed when mixing potassium chloride and lead acetate?

Yes; lead(II) chloride is very low soluble in water.


What is the stock name for PbCl2?

Lead Chloride.


How would you separate lead sulphate from a mixture of lead sulphate and lead chloride?

by adding hot water


What ion name is PbCI?

lead IV chloride

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What is the strongest oxidizing agent Lead Silver or Copper?

Silver is most.


Is lead II ion or Chlorine is the most active oxidising agent?

Elemental chlorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iron (II) cations.


Tin has a reduction potential of 0.15 V and lead has a reduction potential of -0.13 V If they are placed in contact in a solution of saltwater what will happen?

Tin will act as an oxidizing agent. Lead will act as a reducing agent. Tin will be reduced. Lead will be oxidized.


How would you separate lead chloride from mixture of lead chloride and silver chloride?

silver chloride is soluble in ammonia, lead chloride is only slightly soluble in ammonia


How do you separate lead chloride from a mixture of silver chloride and lead chloride?

It is very simple


What will be formed from lead and copper chloride?

lead chloride is formed


What compound is PbCl3?

PbCl2 is lead chloride, lead dichloride or lead (II) chloride. It is an important to the chemical industry because of its value as a reagent. A link to the Wikipedia article is provided. Surf on over for details.


How do you balance the equation aluminum add Lead Chloride?

Aluminium + Lead Chloride --> Aluminiu, Chloride + Lead Al + 3PbCl --> AlCl3 + 3Pb


How do you separate lead chloride and silver chloride?

Add ammonia solution to mix. Silver chloride dissolves leaving lead chloride behind.


What happens if you mix solutions of sodium chloride and lead chloride?

Sodium chloride remain in solution; lead(II) chloride is practically insoluble in water.


What is the correct name for compound PbCl4?

Lead (IV) Chloride


Lead chloride written as a formulae?

Lead chloride is written as a formula like this: PbCl2