Chemistry S & P Block Elements SZABMU 2022
PMDC Verified Question 50 of 104
The type of bonding in Zinc is:
A
Ionic
B
Covalent
C
Dative
D
Metallic
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option D: Metallic
Concept:

Zinc (Zn) is an element found in the d-block of the periodic table, classifying it as a transition metal (or post-transition metal structurally).

Solution:

  • In a solid piece of pure Zinc metal, the atoms are densely packed in a crystal lattice.
  • The atoms release their outer shell electrons to form a mobile "sea of delocalized electrons."
  • The electrostatic attraction between the stationary positive Zinc cations and this free-flowing sea of electrons constitutes a Metallic bond.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Ionic: Requires a metal reacting with a non-metal.
  • Covalent: Requires sharing of electrons between non-metals.
  • Dative (Coordinate): Occurs in complex ions or specific molecules, not pure elemental solid metals.

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