Tin(IV) iodide is prepared by direct combination of the elements. Add 2.00 g of granulated tin to a solution of 6.35 g of iodine. Write an equation for this reaction.
Attempt:
1. Determine the amount of tin using moles = mass/molar mass. This yields a result of 0.017 mol $\ce{Sn}$.
2. Determine the amount of iodine using moles = mass/molar mass. This yields a result of 0.5 mol $\ce{I}$.
3. Determine the ratio of tin to iodine. Using relative amounts, for every 1 mol $\ce{Sn}$ there are 3 mol $\ce{I}$, so the ratio is 1:3. Because iodine is a diatomic molecule, I will adjust accordingly, so the ratio becomes 2 mol $\ce{Sn}$ to 3 mol $\ce{I2}$ or 2:6.
4. Construct the formula:
$$\ce{2Sn + 3I2 -> SnI4}$$
with excess tin and iodine.
Is my procedure correct?
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