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50
Sn
118.71

Tin

Post-transition metals · Group 14 · Period 5

Atomic properties

Atomic number50
SymbolSn
Standard atomic weight118.71
ClassificationPost-transition metals
Group14
Period5
Blockp-block
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p2
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.96
Common oxidation states+4, +2

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CSolid
Density7.287 g/cm³
Melting point231.93 °C
Boiling point2602 °C
DiscoveredAncient
CAS number