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Chapter 20: Problem 44

Write equations describing the reactions of Sn with each of the following: \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2},\) and \(\mathrm{HCl}\) .

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The balanced chemical equations for the reactions between tin (Sn) and the given reactants are: 1. Reaction with chlorine gas (Cl₂): \[Sn_{(s)} + 2Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow SnCl_{4(s)}\] 2. Reaction with oxygen gas (O₂): \[2Sn_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2SnO_{2(s)}\] 3. Reaction with hydrochloric acid (HCl): \[Sn_{(s)} + 2HCl_{(aq)} \rightarrow SnCl_{2(aq)} + H_{2(g)}\]

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Reaction with Chlorine gas (Cl₂)

Tin can react with chlorine gas to form tin(IV) chloride (SnCl₄). The balanced equation for this reaction can be written as: \[Sn_{(s)} + 2Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow SnCl_{4(s)}\]
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Reaction with Oxygen gas (O₂)

Tin can react with oxygen gas to form tin(IV) oxide (SnO₂). The balanced equation for this reaction can be written as: \[2Sn_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2SnO_{2(s)}\]
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Reaction with Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Tin can react with hydrochloric acid to form tin(II) chloride (SnCl₂) and hydrogen gas (H₂). The balanced equation for this reaction can be written as: \[Sn_{(s)} + 2HCl_{(aq)} \rightarrow SnCl_{2(aq)} + H_{2(g)}\]

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