Lead(II) chloride

Definition

Lead(II) chloride is a compound made up of one lead ion (Pb2+) and two chloride ions (Cl-). It is a white solid that dissolves in water to form a colorless solution.

Related terms

Lead: A metallic element with atomic number 82. It is dense and has a bluish-white color.

Chloride:

An anion with a charge of -1, commonly found in salts such as sodium chloride.

Solution:

A homogeneous mixture formed when one substance (the solute) dissolves in another substance (the solvent), resulting in a uniform composition throughout.