Tin exists in two allotropic forms. Gray tin has a diamond structure, and white tin has a

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Tin exists in two allotropic forms. Gray tin has a diamond structure, and white tin has a close-packed structure. Predict which allotrope is 

(a) Denser, 

(b) A conductor of electricity. 

Predict the valence electronic configuration of tin in each allotrope.

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