What is the chemical formula for lead IV sulfate?

The chemical formula for lead IV sulfate is Pb(SO4)2.

This formula indicates that one molecule of lead IV sulfate consists of one lead (Pb) ion and two sulfate (SO4) ions. Lead can have multiple oxidation states, and in this case, the ‘IV’ refers to lead having a +4 oxidation state. Each sulfate ion carries a -2 charge, and thus, two sulfate ions balance the +4 charge from the lead ion, resulting in a neutral compound.

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