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The compound zinc sulphide has a structure like this:

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Which does the diagram represent: a giant structure, or a molecular structure? 

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The compound zinc sulphide has a structure like this:

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Which type of bonding does zinc sulphide have? 

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The compound zinc sulphide has a structure like this:

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Look carefully at the structure. How many: 
i) sulphur ions are joined to each zinc ion? 
ii) zinc ions are joined to each sulphur ion? 
 

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The compound zinc sulphide has a structure like this:

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i) Deduce the formula of zinc sulphide. 

ii) Is this formula consistent with the charges on the two ions? Explain your answer. 

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The compound zinc sulphide has a structure like this:

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Name another metal and non-metal that will form a compound with a similar formula as that of zinc sulphide.

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The properties of metals can be explained by the structure and bonding within the metal lattice. Describe the bonding in metals. 
 
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The properties of metals can be explained by the structure and bonding within the metal lattice. Use the bonding to explain why metals are good conductors of electricity. 
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The properties of metals can be explained by the structure and bonding within the metal lattice. Use the bonding to explain why metals are malleable and flexible.