During the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide, lead and bromine are formed.
What happens at the positive electrode (anode)?
The bromide ion, Br−\text{Br}^-Br−, gains an electron.
The bromide ion, Br−\text{Br}^-Br−, loses an electron.
The lead ion, Pb2+\text{Pb}^{2+}Pb2+, gains electrons.
The lead ion, Pb2+\text{Pb}^{2+}Pb2+, loses electrons.