Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Sections 8.1-8.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 375: 52b

Answer

Four valance electrons; Lose electrons.

Work Step by Step

Tin is a main group element. Therefore, its valance electrons are those in the outermost energy principal level. The noble gas configuration for Tin is $[Kr]5s^{2}4d^{10}5p^{2}$. Therefore, Tin has four valance electrons. Since, Tin is a metal, it is expected to lose electrons in chemical reactions.
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