Tin(IV) Chloride and Ionic Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for tin(IV) chloride using the periodic table. It identifies tin as Sn and chlorine as Cl, noting their charges. The tutorial describes the ionic nature of the compound and uses the crisscross method to determine the correct formula, SnCl4. The video concludes by verifying the formula and ensuring the net charge is zero.

What is the chemical symbol for tin?

• Ti

• Si

• Sn

• Tn

Which of the following is a non-metal in the compound tin(IV) chloride?

• Sodium

• Iron

• Chlorine

• Tin

What is the ionic charge of tin in tin(IV) chloride?

• 3+

• 4+

• 2+

• 1+

Why must the charges in tin(IV) chloride add up to zero?

• To make it a stable compound

• To make it a gas

• To make it a liquid

• To make it a metal

What method is used to balance the charges in tin(IV) chloride?

• Addition method

• Crisscross method

• Cross-multiplication method

• Substitution method

In the crisscross method, what is the subscript for chlorine in SnCl4?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many chlorine atoms are present in the formula SnCl4?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

What is the net charge of the compound SnCl4?

• +1

• +4

• 0

• -1