Question

The compound $P{b}_3{O}_4$ (red lead) contains a mixture of lead (II) and lead (IV) oxidation states. What is the mole ratio of lead (II) to lead (IV) in$P{b}_3{O}_4$ ?

Short answer

In ${\text{Pb}}_3{\text{O}}_4$, the mole ratio of lead (II) to lead (IV) is$\text{2:1}$.

Step-by-step solution

Mole ratio

• In many chemistry mole ratios are employed as conversion factors between products and reactants.

Determine the mole ratio of lead (II) to lead (IV) in  Pb3O4

Red lead, often known as lead (II, IV) oxide, is an inorganic chemical having the formula${\text{Pb}}_3{\text{O}}_4$.

Red lead is a crystalline material with a red tint.

A chemical with mixed valence is ${\text{Pb}}_3{\text{O}}_4$. It is made up of two moles of Pb (II) and one mole of Pb (IV), in that order.