Understanding Tin Compounds and Ions

This video tutorial explains how to name the compound SnSO4. It begins by identifying Sn as tin, a transition metal, and SO4 as the sulfate polyatomic ion. The tutorial then demonstrates how to determine the ionic charges, with sulfate having a 2- charge and tin needing a 4+ charge to balance. Finally, it shows how to write the name 'tin(IV) sulfate' using Roman numerals to indicate the charge of the tin ion.

What is the element symbol for tin in the compound SnSO4?

• Sn

• S

• O

• SO4

What type of ion is SO4 in the compound SnSO4?

• Cation

• Polyatomic ion

• Anion

• Monatomic ion

What is the name of the polyatomic ion SO4?

• Sulfite

• Sulfur

• Sulfate

• Sulfide

How do you determine the charge of the transition metal in SnSO4?

• By looking at the periodic table

• By memorizing the charge

• By balancing the charges of the compound

• By guessing

What is the Roman numeral for the charge of tin in SnSO4?

• II

• III

• IV

• V

What is the full name of the compound SnSO4?

• Tin(III) sulfate

• Tin(II) sulfate

• Tin(IV) sulfate

• Tin(V) sulfate