What is Tin(II) sulfide?
'''Tin(II) sulfide''', also known as '''stannous sulfide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is SnS. It contains [[tin]] and [[sulfide]] [[ion]]s. The tin is in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Tin(II) sulfide is a dark brown solid. It is rarely found as a [[mineral]]. It does not [[Solvation|dissolve]] in water but dissolves in concentrated [[hydrochloric acid]]. ==Preparation== Tin(II) sulfide is made by reacting tin with [[sulfur]]. It can also be made by reacting [[tin(II) chloride]] with [[hydrogen sulfide]]. ==Related pages== *[[Tin(II) oxide]] *[[Tin(II) bromide]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Tin compounds]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]]