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Sn

Tin

Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It has a standard atomic weight of 118.71, sits in period 5 and group 14, and is classified as a post-transition metal.

Properties

SymbolSn
Atomic number50
Standard atomic weight118.71
CategoryPost-transition metal
Group14
Period5
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p2
Outer-shell electrons4

The figure of 118.71 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 14

Atomic weights are the IUPAC 2021 standard values, abridged to the conventional five significant figures. Group, period, category and electron configuration are derived from the atomic number rather than stored, so they cannot drift out of step with it.