Here's the explanation:
* Sn represents tin, and its Roman numeral II indicates it has a +2 charge.
* O represents oxygen, which typically has a -2 charge.
Since the charges are already balanced, the simplest whole-number ratio of tin to oxygen is 1:1. Therefore, the correct formula for tin(II) oxide is SnO.
The formula Sn1O2 doesn't exist in a stable compound.