Lead




 * Element Name**: Lead


 * Element Symbol**: Pb


 * Atomic Mass**: 207[[image:Lead_Diana.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 82


 * Protons**: 82


 * Electrons**: 82


 * Discovery**: Lead is the oldest metal and is associated with Saturn.


 * How It Was Named**: It came from the Latin word "plumbum" meaning liquid silver.


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 327.46°C


 * Boiling Point**: 1749°C


 * Characteristics**:
 * Bluish-white
 * Soft
 * Resistant
 * Poor conductor of electricity
 * Easily molded


 * Uses of Element**:
 * Sound absorber
 * Absorbs vibration.

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 * Interesting Facts**:
 * Oldest metal from Saturn,
 * Ancient romans used Lead to make water piper which are still used today.
 * Some metallic Lead beads date back to 6400 BC were found in Turkey.
 * Lead is a poisonous metal that can damage nervous connections, may lead to blood and brain disorders.