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Question
Molten lead bromide conducts electricity. It is called an ______. It is composed of lead ______ and bromide ______. The lead ions are ______ charged and are called ______. The bromide ______ are ______ charged and are called ______.
Solution
Molten lead bromide conducts electricity. It is called an electrolyte. It is composed of lead ions and bromide ions. The lead ions are positively charged and are called cations. The bromide ions are negatively charged and are called anions.
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