50
Sn
118.71
Tin (Sn)
Element 50 · Period 5 · Group 14
post-transition
solid at room temp
p-block
About Tin
Used since ancient times in bronze. Used in solder, tin cans, and anti-corrosion coatings.
Physical Properties
Atomic Mass
118.71 u
State at 25°C
Solid
Melting Point
231.93 °C
Boiling Point
2602 °C
Density
7.265 g/cm³
Magnetism
Diamagnetic
Atomic Properties
Electron Configuration
[Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p²
Electron Shells
2, 8, 18, 18, 4
Electronegativity
1.96
Atomic Radius
145 pm
Ionization Energy
709 kJ/mol
Oxidation States
+2, +4
Discovery & History
Discovered By
Ancient
Discovery Year
Ancient
Named By
Ancient
Name origin: Anglo-Saxon: tin; Symbol from Latin: stannum
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tin a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?
- Tin is classified as a post-transition.
- What state is Tin in at room temperature?
- Tin is a solid at standard room temperature (25°C).
- What is the atomic mass of Tin?
- Tin has an atomic mass of 118.71 atomic mass units (u).
- Who discovered Tin?
- Tin was discovered by Ancient.
- Where is Tin on the periodic table?
- Tin is element number 50, located in period 5 and group 14.