50Sn

Tin

Post-transition metal

Properties of Tin

Atomic number (Z)
50
Symbol
Sn
Name
Tin
Atomic mass
118.71 u
Period
5
Group
14
Family
Carbon group
Classification
Post-transition metal
Electron configuration
[Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p²

About Tin

Tin is a chemical element with symbol Sn and atomic number 50 (atomic mass of about 118.71 u). It is classified as a post-transition metal on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Tin is located in period 5, in group 14, belonging to the carbon group family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Tin is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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