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This question probably applies to other heavier metals as well. The only rationalization I can figure out is that lead in the +2 oxidation state (which is most common) is a borderline soft acid and prefers to take electrons from a soft sulfur instead of trying to react with a hard oxygen.

Is this the right direction? Thank you in advance.

This question probably applies to other heavier metals as well. The only rationalization I can figure is that lead in the +2 oxidation state (which is most common) is a borderline soft acid and prefers to take electrons from a soft sulfur instead of trying to react with a hard oxygen.

Is this the right direction? Thank you in advance.

This question probably applies to other heavier metals as well. The only rationalization I can figure out is that lead in the +2 oxidation state (which is most common) is a borderline soft acid and prefers to take electrons from a soft sulfur instead of trying to react with a hard oxygen.

Is this the right direction? Thank you in advance.

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Why is lead sulfide found in nature, whereas lead oxide is less common?

This question probably applies to other heavier metals as well. The only rationalization I can figure is that lead in the +2 oxidation state (which is most common) is a borderline soft acid and prefers to take electrons from a soft sulfur instead of trying to react with a hard oxygen.

Is this the right direction? Thank you in advance.