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Why is Sn(SO4)2 named Tin (IV) Sulfate and not Tin (II) Sulfate?

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Since this is an ionic compound, name the cation first and then the anion.

Cation: tin (Sn)
Anion: sulfate (SO4)

It doesn't matter with ionic compounds how many cations/anions you have, but mention the charge of the tin, since it can take on +2 and +4 charges.
In this ionic compound, it has a +4 charge.

Tin (IV) sulfate
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