What is ZnS2? Important knowledge about ZnS2.

Definition of ZnS₂
ZnS₂ is a chemical compound that includes two elements, zinc (Zn) and sulfur (S).
1.1 Name:
1.1.1 Common name: ZnS₂ does not have a specific common name.
1.1.2 English name: Zinc sulphide.
1.2 The atomic mass of ZnS₂ is 97.47 g/mol.
1.3 The molecular structure consists of one zinc ion Zn₂+ and two sulfur ions S₂-.

Properties of ZnS₂
2.1 Physical properties:
ZnS₂ is solid at room temperature. The color of ZnS₂ is white or yellowish white, odorless.
2.2 Chemical properties:
ZnS₂ is insoluble in water and weak acid, but soluble in strong acid, forming corresponding salts.

Common chemical equations about ZnS₂
Metal reaction: Zn + S -> ZnS₂
Acid reaction: ZnS₂ + 2HCl -> ZnCl₂ + H₂S
Non-metal reaction: no specific examples
Reaction with salts: no specific examples

Synthesis of ZnS₂
4.1 Laboratory synthesis:
Zn + S -> ZnS₂
4.2 Industrial synthesis:
ZnS₂ is produced from the mining process of zinc and sulfur. The extraction and processing of zinc ores often result in ZnS₂ as a by-product.