Sn
Tin Symbol (Sn)
Tin is element 50 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Sn and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and common compounds.
What does Sn mean?
Sn is the chemical symbol for tin, element number 50 in the periodic table. Tin is a post-transition metal in group 14, period 5. It is used to coat steel cans and in solder and bronze; its symbol Sn comes from the Latin stannum.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Sn |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 50 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 118.71 |
| Group / period | 14 / 5 |
| Element category | post-transition metal |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p² |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +4, +2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.96 |
| Melting point | 505.08 K (231.93 °C) |
| Boiling point | 2875 K (2601.85 °C) |
| Density | 7.287 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | Known since ancient times |
| Common compounds | SnO₂, SnCl₂ |
How to type Sn
- Plain text: type
Sn— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as SnO₂ — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Sn}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Sn}. - HTML:
Sn; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for tin?
The chemical symbol for tin is Sn.
What is the atomic number of tin?
Tin has atomic number 50, meaning each atom has 50 protons.
What is the electron configuration of tin?
The ground-state electron configuration of tin is [Kr]5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p².
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Reference: Tin on PubChem (NIH)