Question

(b) lead(ii) oxide has been added to glass to make crystal that glistens beautifully. when wine is stored in a crystal decanter, the lead slowly leaches out making lead(ii) acetate, which is also known as the sugar of lead. it gives the wine a very sweet flavor but is unfortunately also very toxic. write the correct chemical formulas for these two compounds.

pbc₂o₃
pbco₃
pbc₂h₃o₂
pbo
pb(c₂h₃o₂)₂
pb(oh)₂
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Explanation:

Step1: Determine formula for Lead(II) oxide

Lead has a charge of \(+2\) (from Lead(II)), oxide (\(O\)) has a charge of \(-2\). Using the criss - cross method (charges as sub - scripts), the formula is \(PbO\).

Step2: Determine formula for Lead(II) acetate

Lead has a charge of \(+2\). Acetate ion (\(C_{2}H_{3}O_{2}^{-}\)) has a charge of \(-1\). Using the criss - cross method (charge of lead as sub - script of acetate and charge of acetate as sub - script of lead, and simplifying), the formula is \(Pb(C_{2}H_{3}O_{2})_{2}\).

Answer:

Lead(II) oxide: \(PbO\), Lead(II) acetate: \(Pb(C_{2}H_{3}O_{2})_{2}\)