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Topic: Is an aqueous solution of lead (Pb) basic or acidic?  (Read 7112 times)

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Offline omgwtfitsp

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Is an aqueous solution of lead (Pb) basic or acidic?
« on: January 09, 2011, 08:41:11 PM »
I am getting a lead solution at 1mg/L for my bio experiment but I am just wondering, is a heavy metal like lead acid or basic?

And how would I go about calculating this?
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Re: Is an aqueous solution of lead (Pb) basic or acidic?
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2011, 10:45:40 PM »
I don't think this concentration of lead solution would change the pH (notably) however, you can use a pH strip to confirm if it's neutral, basic, or acidic.
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Re: Is an aqueous solution of lead (Pb) basic or acidic?
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2011, 09:54:36 PM »
Why would a salt solution be acidic assuming your salt is lead nitrate?
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Re: Is an aqueous solution of lead (Pb) basic or acidic?
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2011, 05:11:17 AM »
What about hydrolysis?

Pb2+ + H2O -> PbOH+ + H+

Pb2+ + 2H2O -> Pb(OH)2(s) + 2H+
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