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Is PbO2 basic or acidic?

Is PbO2 basic or acidic?

Lead dioxide is an amphoteric compound with prevalent acidic properties.

Is PbO2 is a base or not comment?

Lead oxide is a metallic oxide which reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce lead chloride and water, but it is excluded from the class of bases, because chlorine is also produced. Thus, lead oxide is not a base.

Is PbO2 a peroxide?

A peroxide ion (O2-2) with a composition [O-O]2 is found in all peroxides. PbO2 does not contain peroxide ions and should thus not be referred to as peroxide.

Is PbO2 a mordant?

Oxidizing agent, electrodes, lead-acid storage batteries, curing agent for polysulfide elastomers, textiles (mordant, discharge in dyeing with indigo), matches, explosives, analytical reagent.

How does PbO2 act as an acid or base?

The way I see it, the two oxygen atoms in PbO2 are protonated to form water and the lead (IV) cation then reacts with Cl- to form the complex anion PbCl6 2-. Fuck off and die. Yep, it can act as an acid or a base depending on the pH of the solution so it’s by definition amphoteric.

How does an acid and base neutralizer work?

Most neutralizer manufacturers provide an estimated volume of acid/base that their product will neutralize. It can take a large amount of the product to neutralize an acid or base, especially if it is concentrated. Some acid and base neutralizers have a built-in color indicator to let you know when the spill is neutralized.

What kind of neutralizer is used for acid spills?

The liquid neutralizer binds with the ammonia to form safe organic salts. Kits for acids, bases, hydrofluoric acid, formaldehyde, and solvents include a neutralizing granular sorbent for acid spills, such as battery or hydrochloric acid, and one for base spills, such as sodium hydroxide.

Is the PbO2 ion positive or negative in amphoteric?

Fuck off and die. Yep, it can act as an acid or a base depending on the pH of the solution so it’s by definition amphoteric. I think I’ve missed where your confusion is coming from. The Pb (OH)6 ion is the important bit there. So, here the ion is positive instead of negative. Pb 4+ is unstable, so you get Pb 2+ instead.