Tin(IV) bromide facts for kids
Tin(IV) bromide is a special kind of chemical compound. You might also hear it called stannic bromide. It's made from two different elements: tin and bromine.
This compound has a chemical formula of SnBr4. This means that for every one tin atom (Sn), there are four bromine atoms (Br) joined to it. In this compound, the tin atom is in a specific form called its +4 oxidation state. This just tells us how many connections it can make with other atoms!
What is it like?
Tin(IV) bromide is a solid that doesn't have any color, so it looks clear or white. It's quite easy to melt, meaning it turns into a liquid at a fairly low temperature. It can also dissolve in water, just like sugar dissolves in your tea!
How is it made?
Scientists make tin(IV) bromide by putting tin and bromine together. When these two elements meet, they react with each other to form this new compound.
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