Tin Hydroxide Compounds and Properties

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound SnOH4. It begins by identifying the metal tin (Sn) from the periodic table. Next, it identifies the polyatomic ion OH as hydroxide. The tutorial then explains how to determine the charge of tin, a transition metal, to balance the formula. Finally, it concludes with the complete name: tin(IV) hydroxide.

What is the metal component in the compound SnOH4?

• Sodium

• Tin

• Sulfur

• Silver

What is the name of the polyatomic ion OH in the compound SnOH4?

• Oxide

• Hydroxide

• Peroxide

• Carbonate

Why is it necessary to determine the charge of tin in SnOH4?

• Because tin is a noble gas

• Because tin is an alkali metal

• Because tin is a transition metal

• Because tin is a non-metal

What is the charge of the hydroxide ion in SnOH4?

• 1+

• 2-

• 2+

• 1-

How many hydroxide ions are needed to balance the charge of tin in SnOH4?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the correct name for the compound SnOH4?

• Tin(II) Hydroxide

• Tin(III) Hydroxide

• Tin(IV) Hydroxide

• Tin(V) Hydroxide

If given the name tin(IV) hydroxide, how would you write its chemical formula?

• Sn(OH)4

• SnOH

• Sn(OH)2

• Sn(OH)3