Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Fig. 6.1 illustrates the structures of zinc sulfide and disulfur dichloride. Zinc sulfide has a structure like diamond.
(a(i))[1]

Explain why zinc sulfide does not conduct electricity. Refer to Fig. 6.1.

(a(ii))[1]

Predict one other physical property of zinc sulfide.

(b)[1]

Explain why disulfur dichloride has a low melting point. Refer to Fig. 6.1.

(c)[1]

Complete Fig. 6.2 to show the dot-and-cross diagram for the electronic configuration of disulfur dichloride. Include only the outer-shell electrons.

(d)[3]

Disulfur dichloride reacts with water as shown. $\text{S}_2\text{Cl}_2 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 2\text{HCl} + \text{H}_2\text{S} + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_3$ $13.5\,\text{g}$ of disulfur dichloride is reacted with $8.00\,\text{g}$ of water. Show by calculation that water is in excess.

(e(i))[1]

Sulfur dioxide is an air pollutant. State one adverse effect of sulfur dioxide in the air.

(e(ii))[2]

Describe two ways of reducing the emissions of sulfur dioxide in the air.

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