Tin is a soft, silvery-white metal from the periodic table. It is a relatively abundant element and is often used in the production of alloys such as bronze and pewter. Tin is also used in coatings for steel cans and in solder for electronic components.
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| Atomic number | 50 |
| Group | IVA |
| Period | 5 |
| Mass | 118.71 |
| Latin name | Stannum |
| Electron configuration | [Cd]5p2 |
| Oxidation state | -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 |