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What are
the Properties of Tin? Definition of Tin
What is the definition of
Tin? It is a malleable, silvery metallic element obtained chiefly from
cassiterite. The
Physical and
Chemical Properties are the
characteristics of a substance, like Tin, which distinguishes it from any
other substance. Most common substances, like Tin, exist as
States of Matter as solids, liquids, gases and plasma. Refer to the article on
Tin for additional information and facts about this substance.
Tin Properties
- What are the Physical Properties of Tin?
What are the Physical
Properties of Tin? The Physical properties of Tin are the characteristics
that can be observed without changing the substance into another
substance. Physical properties are usually those that can be observed using our
senses such as color, luster, freezing point, boiling point, melting point, density, hardness and odor. The Physical Properties of Tin are as follows:
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What are the Physical Properties of Tin? |
| Color |
Silver-White |
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Malleability |
Capable of being shaped or bent into extremely thin sheets (tin
foil). Gives off a weird, screeching sound when bent |
| Luster |
Has a shine or glow |
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Ductility |
Easily pulled or stretched into a thin wire |
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Conductivity |
Good transmission of heat or electricity |
| Softness |
Very Soft
(only slightly harder
than lead) |
| Crystalline Structure |
Tetragonal |
Tin Properties - What are the Chemical Properties of Tin?
What are the Chemical
Properties of Tin? They are the characteristics that
determine how it will react with other substances or change from
one substance to another. The better we know the nature of the substance the
better we are able to understand it. Chemical properties are only observable during a
chemical reaction. Reactions to substances may be brought
about by changes brought about by burning, rusting, heating, exploding, tarnishing
etc. The Chemical
Properties of Tin are as follows:
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What are the Chemical Properties of Tin? |
| Chemical
Formula |
Sn |
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Oxidation |
Not easily oxidized but
oxidizes upon heating with concentrated HNO3 |
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Reactivity with water |
Stable in both cold and
boiling water |
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Reactivity with acids |
Does not react rapidly |
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Toxicity |
Relatively low toxicity but
most compounds of tin are toxic (poisonous) |
| Corrosion |
Resists corrosion because
it is protected by an oxide film |
| Alloys |
Used extensively in alloys
eg bronze and pewter |
| Allotrope |
Two allotropic forms of tin
are known. Gray tin and the more common white tin |
| Compounds |
Reacts with the halogens to
form compounds |
Facts and
Info about Tin Properties
This article
on Tin properties provide facts and information about the
physical and chemical properties of Tin which are useful as
homework help for chemistry students. Additional facts and
information regarding the Periodic Table and the elements may be
accessed via the Periodic Table Site Map. |
