PbSO₄

Definition

Lead(II) sulfate is a chemical compound composed of lead ions (Pb²⁺) and sulfate ions (SO₄²⁻). It is an insoluble salt that has a low solubility in water, meaning it does not dissociate easily.

Related terms

Insoluble:

A substance that does not dissolve or has very limited solubility in a given solvent.

Precipitate:

The solid formed when two solutions react chemically and produce an insoluble product.

Solubility product constant: A constant value representing the equilibrium between a sparingly soluble ionic compound and its dissolved ions in a solution.