What is Sn2I4? Important knowledge about Sn2I4.

1. Definition of Sn₂I₄:

1.1 Names:
1.1.1 Common name: Stannous Iodide.
1.1.2 English name: Stannous iodide.

1.2 Atomic structure: Sn₂I₄ consists of 2 Sn (Stannum) atoms and 4 I (Iodine) atoms.

1.3 Atomic mass: Each Sn atom has a mass of 118.71 atomic mass units (amu), each I atom has a mass of 126.90 amu. Therefore, the mass of a Sn₂I₄ molecule is 2118.71 + 4126.90 = 779.02 amu.

1.4 Ion structure: Sn₂I₄ does not have a clear ion structure because it is a solid that does not ionize in its normal state.

2. Characteristics of Sn₂I₄:

2.1 Physical properties of Sn₂I₄: Sn₂I₄ is a solid, black in color but with no special odor. The PH of Sn₂I₄ cannot be determined because it is insoluble in water.

2.2 Chemical properties of Sn₂I₄: Sn₂I₄ is easily oxidized in the air to form SnI₄.

3. Common chemical equation for Sn₂I₄: Sn₂I₄ + O₂ -> 2SnI₄.

4. Synthesis of Sn₂I₄:

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Sn₂I₄: Sn₂I₄ can be synthesized by reacting Sn with I₂ under high temperature conditions.

4.2 Industrial synthesis of Sn₂I₄: Currently, there are no widely applied processes for the synthesis of Sn₂I₄ in the industry.