Even though lead is toxic, lead compounds were used in ancient times as white pigments in cosmetics. What is the percentage of lead by mass in lead(IV) carbonate, Pb(CO3)2

The mass percent of lead in lead (IV) carbonate is 63.32 %

Explanation:

The given chemical formula of lead (IV) carbonate is

To calculate the mass percentage of lead in lead (IV) carbonate, we use the equation:

Mass of lead = (1 × 207.2) = 207.2 g

Mass of lead (IV) carbonate = [(1 × 207.2) + (2 × 12) + (6 × 16)] = 327.2 g

Putting values in above equation, we get:

Hence, the mass percent of lead in lead (IV) carbonate is 63.32 %

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