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Ch.12 - Solids and Modern Material
Chapter 12, Problem 56

What is the name and formula of the compound commonly used in the manufacture of glass to increase the index of refraction?

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Identify the compound commonly used in glass manufacturing to increase the index of refraction.
The compound used for this purpose is lead(II) oxide.
Lead(II) oxide is known to increase the density and refractive index of glass.
The chemical formula for lead(II) oxide is \( \text{PbO} \).
Therefore, the name of the compound is lead(II) oxide and its formula is \( \text{PbO} \).