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LEAD

• Atomic symbol: Pb
• Group: 4a
• State of matter 25C: solid
• Density: 11.342 g/cm3
• Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f14_5d10_6s2_6p2

COMMON ISOTOPES

• 206Pb- 24.1% abundance
• 207Pb- 22.1% abundance
• 208Pb- 52.4% abundance

IONS

• Pb 4+ & Pb 2+
• Pb2+ [Xe]4f14_5d10_6s2
• Pb4+ [Xe]4f14_5d10

COMPOUNDS

• Lead Monoxide (PbO)
• Lead Tetroxide (Pb3O4)
• Lead Dioxide (Pb02)

USES

• Line tanks
• Sheild against x rays and gamma rays
• Production of lead-acid storage batteries

LEAD IS POISONOUS!

• It is poisonous to animials and humans
• Nervous system damage and brain disorders