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  • Ionic Charge of PbBr₂: A Comprehensive Explanation
    Lead bromide (PbBr₂) is an ionic compound. Here's how to determine its ionic charge:

    * Lead (Pb): Lead can have multiple oxidation states, but in PbBr₂, it exists as lead(II), meaning it has a +2 charge (Pb²⁺).

    * Bromine (Br): Bromine is a halogen and typically has a -1 charge (Br⁻).

    To balance the charges, we need two bromine ions (2 x -1 = -2) to balance the +2 charge of the lead ion.

    Therefore, the ionic charge of PbBr₂ is zero.

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