Tin (Sn) VS Lead (Pb)
A definitive side-by-side comparison of two essential element profiles.
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Main Differences
Tin (Sn) is an element in the post-transition metals category with an atomic number of 50. Lead (Pb) is an element in the post-transition metals category with an atomic number of 82.
Lead (Pb) is 1.6x denser than Tin (Sn). However, Lead (Pb) melts at a higher temperature than Tin (Sn) (a difference of 95.5 Kelvin).
Where do the names come from?
Sn Tin (Sn) Naming History
The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon ''tin''
Pb Lead (Pb) Naming History
The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for the metal, ''lead''
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Tin (Sn)
Lead (Pb)
Category
Post-transition Metals
Post-transition Metals
Atomic Number
50
82
Symbol
Sn
Pb
Atomic Mass
118.71 u
207.2 u
Group
14
14
Period
5
6
Block
p-block
p-block
Standard State (at 20°C)
solid
solid
Density
7.31 g/cm³
11.34 g/cm³
Melting Point (°C)
231.928°C
327.462°C
Melting Point (°F)
449.47°F
621.432°F
Melting Point (K)
505.08 K
600.61 K
Boiling Point (°C)
2586°C
1749°C
Boiling Point (°F)
4687°F
3180°F
Boiling Point (K)
2875 K
2022 K
Year Discovered:
Ancient
Ancient
CAS Number
7440-31-5
7439-92-1
Origin of Name:
The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon ''tin''
The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for the metal, ''lead''