Lead(II) chloride is a compound made up of one lead ion (Pb2+) and two chloride ions (Cl-). It is a white solid that dissolves in water to form a colorless solution.
Related terms
Lead: A metallic element with atomic number 82. It is dense and has a bluish-white color.
Chloride: An anion with a charge of -1, commonly found in salts such as sodium chloride.
Solution: A homogeneous mixture formed when one substance (the solute) dissolves in another substance (the solvent), resulting in a uniform composition throughout.