Zinc Compounds and Polyatomic Ions

This video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for zinc sulfate. It begins by identifying zinc and sulfate, highlighting that sulfate is a polyatomic ion. The tutorial then discusses the need to balance charges in ionic compounds, noting that zinc typically has a 2+ charge. The video concludes by confirming the formula for zinc sulfate as ZnSO4.

What is the element symbol for zinc?

• ZN2

• ZS

• ZN

• ZC

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

• Hydrogen

• Sulfate

• Zinc

• Oxygen

What is the charge of the sulfate ion?

• 1-

• 2-

• 2+

• 1+

Why is zinc sulfate considered an ionic compound?

• It is a covalent compound

• It contains only non-metals

• It contains only metals

• It contains both metals and non-metals

What is the net charge of zinc sulfate when balanced?

• 2+

• 1+

• 0

• 1-