d)
In the absence of air, magnesium reacts with sulfur to form the ionic compound magnesium sulfide, MgS
i)
Give a reason why the reaction needs to be done in the absence of air.
(1)
ii)
Describe, in terms of electrons, the formation of the ions in magnesium sulfide.
Give the charges on the ions.
(3)
iii)
Explain why magnesium sulfide has a very high melting point.
(3)
iv)
Magnesium sulfide reacts with hydrochloric acid to form magnesium chloride and hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S
Give the chemical equation for this reaction.
(2)