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How to Write the Formula for Lead (IV) sulfate

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For Lead (IV) sulfate use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Lead (IV) sulfate

For Lead (IV) sulfate we have a transition metal and a polyatomic ion.
  • Write the element symbol for Lead.
  • Use the Common Ion Table to find the formula and charge for the sulfate ion.
  • The (IV) tells us that Lead has a charge of +4. The sulfate ion is -2. To balance we'll need two sulfate ions to give us a total -4.
  • When you have more than one polyatomic ion use parentheses!


Lead isn't a transition metal but it can have different ionic charges. So we'll treat it like a transition metal here.
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