Question

The chromate ion has the formula `CrO_4^(2-)` What is the formula of tin (II) chromate?

Answer 1

`"Stannous chromate"` is `SnCrO_4`.........

Explanation:

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The salt is composed of `Sn^(2+)` and `CrO_4^(2-)` ions. The ions this combine 1:1 to give an electrically neutral salt.