Electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide

During the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide, PbBr₂, bromine gas, Br₂ is released at the cathode while the lead metal is formed at the anode.  

Pb²⁺ and Br^- ions are present in the molten lead(II) bromide, PbBr₂.  At the anode, bromide ions, Br^- are discharged by donating electrons to form bromine molecules, Br₂. At the cathode, each lead(II) ion, Pb²⁺ is discharged by accepting two electrons to form a lead atom.