Naming and Properties of SnO2

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound SnO2. It starts by identifying Sn as a transition metal and O as a non-metal, forming an ionic compound. The process involves naming the metal first, followed by the non-metal with an 'ide' suffix, resulting in 'tin oxide.' Since tin is a transition metal, it can have multiple ionic charges. The video details how to determine the correct charge by balancing the charges of tin and oxygen, leading to the name 'tin(IV) oxide.' The tutorial concludes by showing how to derive the formula from the name.

What type of compound is SnO2?

• Covalent

• Ionic

• Metallic

• Organic

Which element in SnO2 is a transition metal?

• Sulfur

• Tin

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

What suffix is used when naming the non-metal in an ionic compound?

• -ide

• -ate

• -ite

• -ous

What is the ionic charge of oxygen in SnO2?

• 2-

• 1-

• 1+

• 2+

How many oxygen atoms are needed to balance the charge of tin in SnO2?

• Three

• Four

• One

• Two

What is the Roman numeral used in the name of SnO2?

• IV

• III

• V

• II

Why is a Roman numeral used in the name of SnO2?

• To show the ionic charge of tin

• To indicate the number of oxygen atoms

• To denote the compound's state of matter

• To represent the molecular weight

What is the full name of SnO2?

• Tin(IV) oxide

• Tin(II) oxide

• Tin dioxide

• Tin oxide