In tin (II) sulfide, the charge on tin is +2. This is indicated by the Roman numeral II in the name, which signifies that tin has lost two electrons. Sulfide, on the other hand, has a charge of -2. Therefore, the overall charge balance in the compound is achieved with one tin ion (Sn²⁺) and one sulfide ion (S²⁻).
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