Question

what is the name of this ionic compound?
pbso₄
refer to a periodic table and a list of polyatomic ions.
lead(ii) sulfite
lead(ii) sulfate
lead(iii) sulfate
lead(iii) sulfite

Explanation:

• Identify the cation and anion:
• The cation is \(Pb^{2+}\) (lead with a +2 charge, so it's lead(II)).
• The anion is \(SO_{4}^{2 -}\) (sulfate ion, not sulfite which is \(SO_{3}^{2 -}\)).
• Name the compound: Combine the cation name (lead(II)) with the anion name (sulfate).

Answer:

lead(II) sulfate