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by Terr_ 4439 days ago
Lead reacts with other elements! If it was as un-reactive as gold, it probably wouldn't be as toxic.

Just for starters, burning leaded gasoline can involve pure Lead, Lead(II) oxide, Lead(II) bromide, and Lead(II) chloride.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraethyllead#Reactions