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Q: Why Sn is a reducing agent while Pb is not?
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What is the oxidation of lead and tin equations?

Tin and Lead are both metals with oxidation numbers of 2+ and 4+, so the two equations for Lead (Pb) are 2Pb + O2 ---> 2PbO and Pb + O2 ---> PbO2 The equations for Tin (Sn) look the same ... just substitute Sn where you see Pb.


Does Sn form cations of different charges?

Yes: Stannous: Sn2+ or Sn(II)-cation and Stannic Sn4+ or Sn(IV)-cation, like lead (Pb) does.


Why Sn and Pb partial solubility?

These metals are not solubles in water and doesn't react with water.


What is the importance of smelting?

It is useful for the extraction of metals like Zn, Sn, Pb from impurities.


What is the element tin's symbol?

Sn standing for Stannum, also lead is Pb because of Plumbum


What is the category or a special name of elements Sb Sn and Pb?

Antimony, tin and lead are all transition state metals.


Is silicon in the carbon group?

yes silicon belongs to the carbon family (IVA GROUP-C,Si,Ge,Sn,Pb)


Has the highest ionization energy in the group element?

ionisation energy order for gr 14 is c>si>ge>sn<pb


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You will have to call Colt with the sn to find out.


What element has the Highest ionization energy in Group 14?

ionisation energy order for gr 14 is c>si>ge>sn<pb


What are the characteristics of group 14 elements?

Group 14 of the periodic table of Mendeleev contain: C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Fl.


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