Plumbate vs. Plumbite — What's the Difference?

In chemistry, a plumbate often refers to compounds that can be viewed as derivatives of the hypothetical [PbO3]2- anion. The term also refers to any anion of lead or any salt thereof.

In chemistry, plumbite is the PbO2−2 oxyanion or hydrated forms, or any salt containing this anion. In these salts, lead is in the oxidation state +2.

(chemistry) Any compound containing the plumbate ion PbO₃²⁻ or Pb(OH)₆²⁻.

(inorganic chemistry) The PbO₂^2- oxyanion or hydrated forms; any salt containing this anion