Tin(II) bromide facts for kids
Tin(II) bromide, also called stannous bromide, is a special kind of chemical compound. Think of a chemical compound as two or more different chemical elements joined together. Its chemical formula is SnBr2. This means it's made of one tin atom and two bromine atoms. These atoms are linked together as ions, which are atoms with an electric charge. In this compound, the tin atom has a +2 oxidation state, meaning it has lost two electrons.
What is Tin(II) Bromide Like?
Tin(II) bromide is a solid material that looks yellowish. It's not quite as bright orange as tin(II) iodide, and it's not colorless like tin(II) chloride. It's also known as a reducing agent. This means it can give electrons to other chemicals in a reaction.
How is it Made?
Scientists make tin(II) bromide by mixing tin metal or tin(II) oxide with a liquid called hydrobromic acid. When these chemicals meet, they react and form tin(II) bromide.
What is it Used For?
Tin(II) bromide is used in chemistry labs to create special organic compounds. These are compounds that contain carbon, and in this case, they also have tin atoms connected to them.
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