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23 November, 04:36

Why is Sn (SO4) 2 named Tin (IV) Sulfate and not Tin (II) Sulfate?

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  1. 23 November, 04:43
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    Since this is an ionic compound, name the cation first and then the anion.

    Cation: tin (Sn)

    Anion: sulfate (SO4)

    It doesn't matter with ionic compounds how many cations/anions you have, but mention the charge of the tin, since it can take on + 2 and + 4 charges.

    In this ionic compound, it has a + 4 charge.

    Tin (IV) sulfate
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