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Hydrogen bromide is a compound of the two elements hydrogen and bromine. It melts at -87 °C and boils at -67 °C. Draw a diagram of the bonding between the atoms, showing only the outer electrons. 

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  • Cotton being woven to make sheets.

Is it a chemical change or a physical change? Give reason.

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Hydrogen bromide is a compound of the two elements hydrogen and bromine. It melts at -87 °C and boils at -67 °C. Write a formula for hydrogen bromide.
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Aluminium and nitrogen react to form an ionic compound called aluminium nitride.

Name another non-metal that will form an ionic compound with aluminium, in the same way as nitrogen does.

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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 properties of metals can be explained by the structure and bonding within the metal lattice. Describe the bonding in metals.