Question

hester, treyvon dial - ch - term 1 - unit 4a assessment - 25 - 26 what is the correct chemical formula for tin iv oxide?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine ion charges

Tin(IV) has a charge of +4 ($Sn^{4 +}$), oxygen has a charge of - 2 ($O^{2-}$).

Step2: Balance charges

To balance the charges, we need 2 oxygen atoms for every 1 tin atom.

Answer:

$SnO_{2}$