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Definition of Sn2Cl2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Tin(II) chloride
1.1.2 English name: Tin(II) chloride
1.2. Atomic mass: 189.6 g/mol
1.3. Atomic quantity: There are two atoms of tin (Sn) and two atoms of chlorine (Cl) in each molecule of Sn2Cl2.
1.4 Ion formation: Sn2Cl2 forms ions Sn2+ and Cl- when dissolved in water. -
Properties: Sn2Cl2
2.1 Physical properties of Sn2Cl2
State: solid
Color: white
Odor: odorless
PH level: not significant
2.2 Chemical properties of Sn2Cl2: Sn2Cl2 is a strong reducing agent, reacts with acid to form compound SnCl4 and hydrogen gas. -
Common chemical equations involving Sn2Cl2
Metal reaction: none
Acid reaction: Sn2Cl2 + 2HCl -> SnCl4 + H2
Non-metal reaction: Sn2Cl2 + Cl2 -> 2SnCl4
Reaction with Salt: none -
Preparation of Sn2Cl2
4.1 Lab preparation of Sn2Cl2: Sn2Cl2 can be prepared by reacting tin with hydrochloric acid.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Sn2Cl2: In industry, Sn2Cl2 is produced by reacting tin with chlorine at high temperatures.