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    Sn

    Tin

    Post Transition

    Atomic Number: 50 • Atomic Mass: 118.7100 u • Period: 5 • Group: 14

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p²
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.96
    Indium (In)Antimony (Sb)
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    Overview

    Tin is the chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It belongs to the Post Transition group and is located in period 5 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Sn
    • Atomic Number:50
    • Atomic Mass:118.7100 u
    • Group:14
    • Period:5
    • Category:Post Transition
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.96 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Known since ancient times

    Fun Fact #2

    Can develop 'tin pest' in cold temperatures

    Common Uses

    • Food packaging
    • Soldering
    • Bronze production