Question

What is charge on the cation SnCl4

Answer 1

Its total charge is zero but for the elements:
Sn===> Sn4+ positive
Cl===> Cl- negative

Answer 2

Answer: The charge on the cation is +4

Explanation:

An ion is formed when a neutral atom looses or gains electrons.

• When an atom looses electrons, it results in the formation of positive ion known as cation.
• When an atom gains electrons, it results in the formation of negative ion known as anion.

We are given a chemical compound having chemical formula of $SnCl_4$

It is formed by the combination of tin ions and chloride ions.

Tin is the 50th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration of $[Kr]4d^{10}5s^25p^2$

This element will loose 4 electrons to form $Sn^{4+}$ ion

Chlorine is the 17th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration of $[Ne]3s^23p^5$

This element will gain 1 electron to form $Cl^{-}$ ion

Thus, the charge on the cation is +4