1) Atoms of an element 199𝐴 readily combine with those of another element 27

13𝐵

a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the number of protons neutrons and electrons present in the atom
of B. (3 marks)

b) To which group of the periodic table does element A belong? Give a reason for your answer. (2 marks)

c) What type of bonding will be formed when A combines with B? Give a reason for your answer. (2
marks)

d) Draw a dot and cross diagram to illustrate the bonding in c above. (3 marks)

2) Table 1 shows part of the periodic table.

Be C Ne
Al Si P Cl
Ca Br

Use only elements in Table 1 to answer the questions which follow.

a) Identify TWO different elements in Table 3 which will combine by covalent bonding (1 mark)

b) Draw a dot and cross diagram to illustrate the bonding in a above.

c) An element X has an atomic number of 19. Place element X in the correct position in Table 3.Give a
reason for your answer. (3 marks)

d) Describe the bonding expected in X. (2 marks)

3) Graphite is one of the allotropes of carbon. Answer the following questions relating to graphite.

a) Describe the bonding in graphite (2 marks)

b) Use a Diagram to illustrate the bonding in graphite (3 mars)

b) Graphite is used as a lubricant. How does this use relate to the structure and bonding? (2 marks)

4) Both Sodium chloride and Iodine have crystalline structure. A sample of solid sodium chloride was
contaminated with a small amount of iodine crystals.

a) State the name of the process by which iodine can be separated from sodium chloride. (1 mark)

b) By comparing the structure and forces of attraction between the sodium chloride particles and the
iodine molecules, explain why gentle heating is suitable for the separation of the mixture. (4 marks)
c) A second sample of sodium chloride is known to be contaminated with iron fillings (powdered iron).
State whether the method mentioned above is suitable for their separation. If no, state the appropriate
method (2 marks)

Multiple Choice

1) Which of the following halogens is a liquid at room temperature

a) Bromine b) Fluorine c) Chlorine d) Iodine

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2) Oxygen 8𝑂 occurs before neon 20
10𝑁𝑒 in the periodic table because oxygen

a) Has fewer protons in its atom than neon

b) Is a better oxidizing agent than neon

c) Reacts with metals more readily than neon

d) Has a smaller relative atomic mass than neon

3) Which of the following best illustrates the bonding in Nitrogen (N2)

4) Which of the following are correct if diamond and graphite are allotropes

i) They can both be represented by the symbol C

ii) They both have a relative atomic mass equal to that of carbon.

iii) They have different crystalline structure

iv) They have similar physical properties.

A) III only

B I and III only

c) 11 and IV only

d) I, III and III only