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Definition of PbF2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Plumbous fluoride or Lead(II) fluoride
1.1.2 English name: Lead(II) fluoride
1.2 Atomic structure: PbF2 consists of 1 Pb atom and 2 F atoms.
1.3 Atomic mass: about 245.2 g/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: PbF2 has a molecular structure consisting of one lead atom and two fluorine atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: PbF2 forms Pb2+ ions and 2 F- ions. -
Properties: PbF2
2.1 Physical properties of PbF2
State: solid at room temperature
Color: white or colorless
Odor: odorless
pH: cannot be determined because it is insoluble in water
2.2 Chemical properties of PbF2: PbF2 is insoluble in water but soluble in acid.
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Common chemical reactions of PbF2
Metal reactions: PbF2 can react with metals such as K to form KF and Pb.
Acid reactions: PbF2 can react with sulfuric acid to form PbSO4 and HF.
Non-metal reactions: PbF2 can react with Cl2 to form PbCl4 and F2.
Salt reactions: PbF2 can react with NaCl to form PbCl2 and NaF. -
Preparation of PbF2
4.1 Laboratory preparation of PbF2: PbF2 can be prepared by reacting Pb with F2.
4.2 Industrial preparation of PbF2: In the industry, PbF2 is typically produced by reacting PbO with HF.