Tin Compounds and Nitrate Ions

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound Sn(NO3)4. It begins by identifying NO3 as a polyatomic ion called nitrate and discusses the transition metal tin (Sn). The tutorial outlines the steps to name the compound, emphasizing the importance of calculating the ionic charge of tin, which is determined to be 4+. This charge is represented in the name as 'tin(IV) nitrate'. The video concludes by explaining how the Roman numeral indicates the charge of the tin ion in the compound.

What is the polyatomic ion present in Sn(NO3)4?

• Phosphate

• Sulfate

• Nitrate

• Carbonate

How many nitrate ions are bonded to tin in Sn(NO3)4?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What type of metal is tin (Sn) classified as?

• Noble gas

• Alkali metal

• Alkaline earth metal

• Transition metal

What is the initial name given to Sn(NO3)4 before considering the charge?

• Tin(II) nitrate

• Tin(IV) nitrate

• Tin nitrate

• Tin(III) nitrate

What is the charge of each nitrate ion in Sn(NO3)4?

• 2+

• 1-

• 1+

• 2-

What is the overall charge of the tin atom in Sn(NO3)4 to balance the compound?

• 2+

• 3+

• 4+

• 5+

What does the Roman numeral IV indicate in the name tin(IV) nitrate?

• The number of tin atoms

• The charge of the tin ion

• The total charge of the compound

• The number of nitrate ions

Why is it important to include the Roman numeral in the name of Sn(NO3)4?

• To indicate the number of atoms

• To specify the ionic charge of tin

• To show the total charge of the compound

• To denote the number of nitrate ions