50 Sn Tin 118.71 u

Tin

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Period
5
Group
14
Block
p-block
Phase (STP)
Solid

Tin is a malleable post-transition metal used since antiquity. It is used in solder, tin plating, and bronze alloys.

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 118.71 u
Phase at STP Solid

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 1.96

Electron Configuration

Configuration [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p²

Electron Shell Configuration

Tin electron shell configuration Sn 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 18e⁻ 18e⁻ 4e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Tin position in the periodic table Sn

Block & Period

Block

s p d f

Period

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Periodic Table

Lanthanides Actinides

Reactions Involving Sn

Formation of Tin(II) Oxide

2Sn + O₂ → 2SnO

Synthesis

Tin(II) Reduction to Tin(IV)

Sn²⁺ + 2Fe³⁺ → Sn⁴⁺ + 2Fe²⁺

Redox

Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid

Sn + 2HCl → SnCl₂ + H₂

Single-Replacement

Compounds Containing Tin

Indium Tin Oxide

In₂O₃·SnO₂

Sodium Stannate

Na₂SnO₃

Tin(II) Chloride

SnCl₂

Tin(II) Oxide

SnO

Tin(IV) Chloride

SnCl₄

Tin(IV) Oxide

SnO₂

Tributyltin Oxide

C₂₄H₅₄OSn₂

More Post-Transition Metal

13 Al Aluminum 31 Ga Gallium 49 In Indium 81 Tl Thallium 82 Pb Lead 83 Bi Bismuth 84 Po Polonium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tin?
Tin (Sn) is a chemical element with atomic number 50. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a post-transition metal.
What are the key properties of Tin?
Tin has an atomic mass of 118.71 u.
What is the electron configuration of Tin?
The electron configuration of Tin is [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p2. It is in the p-block of the periodic table.
What is the electronegativity of Tin?
Tin has an electronegativity of 1.96 on the Pauling scale.