Lead(II) bromide

Lead(II) bromide, also known as plumbous bromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is PbBr2. It contains lead and bromide ions. The lead is in its +2 oxidation state.

Properties
Lead(II) bromide is a white solid. It only dissolves a little in water. It melts to make a liquid that conducts a little electricity. It is toxic because it has lead in it.

Preparation
It can be made by reacting lead(II) nitrate or lead(II) acetate with hydrobromic acid or any other bromide. 

Related pages
Lead(II) chloride
Lead(II) sulfate

Category:Lead compounds
Category:Bromides