Formation of Tin(II) Oxide

2Sn + O2 → 2SnO

अवलोकन

Tin metal reacts with oxygen to form tin(II) oxide (stannous oxide). This reaction occurs when tin is heated in limited air. Tin(II) oxide is an amphoteric compound that can react with both acids and bases. It is a blue-black powder.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Oxygen O 1 (g)
अभिकारक Tin Sn 2 (s)
उत्पाद Tin(II) Oxide SnO 2 (s)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

The tarnish on old tin utensils is related to this oxidation reaction forming a thin oxide layer.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Tin(II) oxide is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, in tin-plating processes, and as a precursor to other tin compounds.

गुण

प्रकार
Synthesis
प्रतिवर्ती
नहीं
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH
-580.0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Tin(II) Oxide?
The balanced equation is: 2Sn + O₂ → 2SnO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Tin(II) Oxide?
Formation of Tin(II) Oxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Tin(II) Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Tin(II) Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -580.0 kJ/mol.