Question

7 multiple choice 10 points what is the name for zns? zinc sulfate zinc sulfide zinc sulfur silver sulfide

Explanation:

• Zinc Sulfate: The formula for zinc sulfate is \(ZnSO_4\), not \(ZnS\).
• Zinc Sulfide: Zinc (\(Zn\)) has a +2 charge and sulfide (\(S^{2 -}\)) has a -2 charge. They combine in a 1:1 ratio to form \(ZnS\).
• Zinc Sulfur: This is an incorrect naming convention. In chemical nomenclature, we use the anion's name (sulfide here, not sulfur in this context for the compound naming).
• Silver Sulfide: Silver has the symbol \(Ag\), not \(Zn\). The formula for silver sulfide is \(Ag_2S\).

Answer:

Zinc Sulfide