Question

Write the name for sn(so4)2. remember that sn forms several ions. write the name for sn(so4)2. remember that sn forms several ions. tin (iv) sulfate tin (ii) sulfite tin (i) sulfite tin sulfide tin (i) sulfate

Answer 1

Tim(iv) sulfate
It was : so4 2- sn 4-

Answer 2

Answer : The correct name for $Sn(SO_4)_2$ is, tin (IV) sulfate.

Explanation :

$Sn(SO_4)_2$ is an ionic compound because tin (Sn) element is a metal and sulfate $(SO_4)$ element is a non-metal. The bond formed between a metal and a non-metal is always ionic in nature.

The nomenclature of ionic compounds is given by:

1. Positive ion is named first.

2. The negative ion is named next and a suffix is added at the end of the negative ion. The suffix written is '-ide'.

3. In case of transition metals, the oxidation state are written in roman numerals in bracket in-front of positive ions.

As the sulfate is a polyatomic ion. So, it is named as sulfate in the nomenclature.

The oxidation state of positive ion (tin) is:

Let the oxidation state of Sn be, 'x'.

$x+2(-2)=0\\\\x-4=0\\\\x=+4$

Hence, the name for $Sn(SO_4)_2$ is, tin (IV) sulfate.