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ZnS is correct for Zinc Sulphide (I refuse to spell sulphur with an f) - Zn likes to form +2 ions losing the 2 4s electrons to form the +2 oxidation state, and S likes to either form -2 or +6 oxidation states, thus forming ZnS

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What is following ionic compound ZnS is?

The ionic compound ZnS is zinc sulfide.


What is the formula for the ionic compound of zinc and sulfur?

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What is the name for compound ZnS?

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Is ZnS ionic or covalent?

Zinc sulfide is a covalent compound.


What is the formula for the ionic compound that forms between zinc and sulfur?

The formula for the ionic compound formed between zinc and sulfur is ZnS, which is known as zinc sulfide. In this compound, zinc has a 2+ charge (Zn2+) and sulfur has a 2- charge (S2-), so they combine in a 1:1 ratio to form a neutral compound.


What is the name of the compound with the formula ZnS?

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Is ZnS a ionic crystal?

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Is zns a compound element or a mixture?

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What combines with Zn2 to form a binary ionic compound?

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