Write the formula and name for a compound between Zinc(2+) and Sulfur (S^2-)

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Formula:

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Answer 1

Hi Sh,

Since zinc(2+) and sulfur(2-) have the same level of charge (2), we know that the formula would be:

ZnS

Next, because zinc is a transition metal, we know we need to use the Stock System when naming. The name of this chemical is:

zinc (II) sulfide