Tin (symbol Sn) is element number 50 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 118.71, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 5 and group 14 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 18, 4. The short electron configuration of Tin is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p². Known uses of Tin include Canned food, Soldering and Glassmaking.
The electron configuration of Tin (Sn), with 50 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 5) is highlighted:
Distribution of 50 electrons of Tin across shells K to O:
The p-block metals (the post-transition metals) are usually softer than the transition metals and have lower melting points.
The atomic number of Tin (Sn) is 50; that is, every atom of it has 50 protons.
The electron configuration of Tin (Sn) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p²; in short form it is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p², and its last shell is 5s² 5p².
The chemical symbol of Tin is Sn.
Tin is located in period 5 and group 14 and belongs to the “Metal” category.
The atomic mass of Tin is about 118.71 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Tin under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Tin include Canned food, Soldering and Glassmaking.
Tin has been known to humans since prehistoric times and has no single discoverer.
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