Yes, tin reacts with oxygen.
While tin is stable in air under ambient conditions, meaning it doesn't readily react with oxygen at typical room temperatures, the situation changes when heat is applied.
Tin's Reaction with Oxygen
According to the provided information:
- Under normal circumstances (ambient conditions), tin remains stable in air, showing little to no reaction with oxygen.
- However, on heating in air or oxygen, tin undergoes a chemical reaction.
What is Formed?
When tin reacts with oxygen upon heating, it forms a specific compound:
- Tin dioxide (SnO₂)
This reaction requires sufficient thermal energy to initiate and sustain the combination of tin atoms with oxygen molecules.
In summary, although resistant to oxidation at room temperature, tin is indeed reactive towards oxygen when heated, producing tin dioxide.
