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postnew [5]
3 years ago
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How is the element lead formed?

Chemistry
1 answer:
chubhunter [2.5K]3 years ago
4 0

Natural formation of lead occurs by radioactive decay of uranium and thorium through radon (222Rn). Four stable isotopes are known, 204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb and 208Pb, the first three of which are used for estimating the ages of rocks. Lead compounds exist mainly in +2 or +4 oxidation states, the former being more common.

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