Question

Choose the name for the compound Pb(NO3)2.

A) lead (I) nitrate

B) lead (II) nitrate

C) lead (I) nitrite

D) lead (II) nitrite

Answer 1

The correct name for the compound Pb(NO3)2 is lead (II) nitrate (B).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct name for the compound Pb(NO3)2 is lead (II) nitrate (B).

In this compound, the lead ion has a charge of +2, indicated by the Roman numeral II. The nitrate ion (NO3) has a charge of -1. To balance the charges in the compound, two nitrate ions are needed for each lead ion.

Therefore, the correct name is lead (II) nitrate.