What is the name for the compound with the formula #Sn(CrO_4)_2?#
1 Answer
Jul 16, 2017
Stannic chromate or tin(IV) chromate
Explanation:
We're asked to find the name of the compound
This is considered an ionic compound, with the constituent ions being
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a tin cation
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the chromate anion,
#"CrO"_4^(2-)#
This being a compound, the sum of the ionic charges must be
We know the charge of the chromate ion is
There is one cation per two anions in this compound, so we have
The oxidation state of tin here is thus
Tin(IV) chromate
or
Stannic chromate