* 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.