What are the Ions for tin(IV) carbonate?

Answer 1

Hello! The roman numberal tells you the charge of the first element (the metal), so in this case the charge of Tin is +4. Carbonate is a polyatomic (CO₃) with a charge of -2. You can memorize the charges of polyatomcis, or refer to a polyatomic chart if your teacher allows. Therefore, the ions of Tin (IV) Carbonate are Sn⁴⁺ and CO3^2-. There is also a very helpful saying to help you learn and remember the polyatomics like carbonate (look up "Nick the Camel Ate a Clam for Supper in Phoenix" and study the explanation).

Answer 2

Tin(IV) carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula Sn(CO₃)₂. In this compound:

1. Tin(IV) ion (Sn⁴⁺): The tin ion in tin(IV) carbonate has a +4 charge. The Roman numeral IV indicates the oxidation state of tin, which is +4 in this case.
2. Carbonate ions (CO₃²⁻): Each carbonate ion has a -2 charge. Carbonate is a polyatomic ion with the formula CO₃²⁻.

In tin(IV) carbonate, there is one tin(IV) ion and two carbonate ions to balance the overall charge of the compound, making it electrically neutral.