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its total charge is zero but for the elements:
Sn===> Sn4+ positive
Cl===> Cl- negative

Answer: The charge on the cation is +4

Explanation:

An ion is formed when a neutral atom looses or gains electrons.

  • When an atom looses electrons, it results in the formation of positive ion known as cation.
  • When an atom gains electrons, it results in the formation of negative ion known as anion.

We are given a chemical compound having chemical formula of [tex]SnCl_4[/tex]

It is formed by the combination of tin ions and chloride ions.

Tin is the 50th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration of [tex][Kr]4d^{10}5s^25p^2[/tex]

This element will loose 4 electrons to form [tex]Sn^{4+}[/tex] ion

Chlorine is the 17th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration of [tex][Ne]3s^23p^5[/tex]

This element will gain 1 electron to form [tex]Cl^{-}[/tex] ion

Thus, the charge on the cation is +4

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