Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321908449
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Chapter 6 - Section 6.8 - Attractive Forces in Compounds - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 205: 6.91b

Answer

Protons = 50, Electrons = 46

Work Step by Step

Atomic number of Tin = 50. So there are 50 protons. In a neutral atom No. of Protons = No. of Electrons, so electrons in neutral Tin = 50. Since Tin (IV) has +4 charge, so 50-4 = 46 electrons
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