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Homework Statement
PbSO4(aq) >>> Pb(s) + PbO2(aq) + S042-(aq)
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
PbSO4(aq) must be Pb2+(aq) SO42-
But PbO2(aq) seems to have to be Pb4+(aq) + 2O-(aq)
How can Pb go from Pb2+(aq) to Pb4+(aq); doesn't it have to keep the same charge?