Okay, so I think the answer is Tin Sulfide, but I looked online and a ton of websites said it was Tin (IV) Sulfide.
I understand the rule about using Roman Numerals to state the cation's charge, but why is it on Tin? I thought Roman Numerals were only used for Transition metals when naming an ionic compound? Tin isn't a transition metal... Was my answer right? If not, please explain why!
Thank you in advance!
I understand the rule about using Roman Numerals to state the cation's charge, but why is it on Tin? I thought Roman Numerals were only used for Transition metals when naming an ionic compound? Tin isn't a transition metal... Was my answer right? If not, please explain why!
Thank you in advance!
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Transition metals are the main elements that can have multiple oxidation states. However, some of the heavier p-block elements can also have multiple oxidation states. Thallium, for example, can form +1 and +3 ions. Tin and lead can form +2 and +4 ions. Because of this discrepancy, these elements also need Roman numerals for clarification.