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Unit 05 Atomic Structure
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
B
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
D
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
A
(5 marks)
(spelling of ‘proton’, ‘neutron’, ‘electron’, 1 mark each)
(two numerical answers of each row, 1 mark)
W 9 19 fluorine 10 2.7
X 18 40 argon 22 2,8,8
Y 19 40 potassium 21 2,8,8,1
Z 13 27 aluminium 14 2,8,3
(8 marks)
No, isotope should have the same number of protons and different number of neutrons.
(1)
[The answer should include ‘No’ and 1 property which isotope the same and 1 property
which is different]
[Accept the same ‘number of protons’, ‘element’, ‘atomic number’]
[Accept the different ‘number of neutrons’, ‘mass number’]
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Unit 06 The Periodic Table
7 Which of the following particles have an octet structure in the outermost shells?
(1) Li+
(2) F−
(3) Br−
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
C
a) Across a period, the elements demonstrate a gradual change in some of their physical
properties. State ONE such property. (1 mark)
b) i) Write the electronic arrangement of magnesium atom and calcium atom. (2 marks)
Magnesium atom: 2,8,2 (1)
Calcium atom: 2,8,8,2 (1)
ii) What is the similarity between the electronic arrangements of atoms of magnesium
and calcium so that they are classified to the same group? (1 mark)
iii) What ise the difference between the electronic arrangements of atoms of
magnesium and calcium so that they are classified to different periods? (1 mark)
c) Which metal and non-metal in the above table would you expect to react most vigorously
with each other? Explain your reason. (3 marks)
K and F / potassium and fluorine / K and F2 / F and K / fluorine and potassium / F2 and K
(1)
Reactivity of group I elements increases down the group. (1)
Reactivity of group VII elements decreases down the group. (1)
[1st mark for writing which TWO elements react most vigorously;
2nd mark for description of trend in reactivity of Group I elements;
3rd mark for description of trend in reactivity of Group VII elements;]
d) Sodium and magnesium are added separately to cold water in troughs. State TWO
differences in the observations you expect. (2 marks)
e) Explain why argon does not react with any substances. (1 mark)
10 Strontium (Sr) and magnesium (Mg) are elements in Group II of the periodic table.
a) What is the name commonly given to this group of elements? (1 mark)
b) The atomic number of strontium is 38. The electronic arrangement of a strontium atom is
2,8,p,8,q.
i) What are the values of p, q and r? (1 mark)
p = 18
q=2 (1)
[both number must be correct to get this mark. Steps are not required]
ii) Strontium also reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. What is the difference in the
expected observation between the reaction of strontium and that of magnesium?
(1 mark)
iii) How does a strontium atom change into a strontium ion during the reaction?
(1 mark)
iv) Why strontium and magnesium have similar chemical properties? Explain in terms
of the electronic arrangement of their atoms. (1 mark)
They have the same number of outermost shell electrons. / They both have 2
outermost shell electrons. (1)
[Accept ‘same number of outermost shell electrons’ or ‘two outermost shell
electrons’. Other numbers are not accepted]
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Unit 07 Ionic and Metallic Bonds
1. Which of the following pairs of elements will combine to form an ionic compound?
A Sodium and magnesium
B Iron and chlorine
C Oxygen and sulphur
D Argon and xenon
B
3. Which of the following compounds, when dissolved in water, gives a colourless solution?
A Iron(III) nitrate
B Zinc sulphate
C Sodium dichromate
D Copper(II) chloride
B
A
6. Which of the following metals can form more than one kind of positive ion?
A Iron
B Aluminium
C Silicon
D Silver
A
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
C
b) Write the electronic arrangement of sodium ion and chloride ion. (2 marks)
c) State the bonding between sodium ion and chloride ion. (1 mark)
10 a) Magnesium is a metal.
Suggest what bonding occurs between magnesium atoms. (1 marks)
ii) The formula of this compound is MgxNy. Write name of this compound and the
value of x and y. (2 marks)
a) What is the expected observation to the acid solution near electrode X? Explain your
answer. (2 marks)
b) What is the expected observation to the acid solution near electrode Y? Explain your
answer. (2 marks)
2,8,8,1 (1)
c) If potassium is react with element with atomic number 8, what is the name of the
compound formed.
(1 mark)
Potassium oxide (1)
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Unit 08 Covalent Bonds Quiz
2. X is an element in Period 2 of the periodic table. X can react with sodium to form a compound
with the chemical formula Na3X. Which of the following statements about X is INCORRECT?
A One atom of X forms a triple bond with another atom of X.
B X exists as diatomic molecules.
C X is toxic.
D X can form a compound with the chemical formula XH3.
C
3. The electron diagram of a compound formed between elements X and Y is shown below:
X Y
A phosphorus hydrogen
B oxygen chlorine
C phosphorus chlorine
D oxygen hydrogen
C
4. The electron diagram of the compound formed between elements X, Y and Z is shown below:
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
A
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
C
x = 18
y=6 (1)
(Both values must be correct to get this mark)
b) A compound consists of molecules combined from hydrogen atoms and selenium atoms.
i) Predict the type of bonding present in this compound. (1 mark)
iii) How many lone pairs of electrons does this molecule has? (1 mark)
2 (1)
81.0 (1)
[No need to write the steps]
Ionic (1)
ii) State the name X and calculate its formula mass or molecular mass.
(Relative atomic masses: Ca = 40.1; F = 19.0) (2 marks)
Covalent (1)
ii) State the chemical formula of Y and calculate its formula mass or molecular mass.
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0; F = 19.0) (2 marks)
11. When H+ ions react with H2O molecules, H3O+ ions are formed.
a) Name the type of bond formed when H+ ions combine with H2O molecules. Explain how
this type of bond is formed in the H3O+ ion. (2 marks)
b) State the total number of electrons shared by O atom with one H atom. (1 mark)
2 (1)
c) State the total number of lone pairs of electrons on O atom of H3O+ ion. (1 mark)
1 (1)
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Unit 09 Relating the Properties of Substances to Structure and Bonding Quiz
3. Which of the following statements about substances with giant covalent structures is
INCORRECT?
A These substances have high melting points.
B These substances are hard.
C These substances are INSOLUBLE in non-aqueous solvent.
D Atoms in these substances are held together by van der Waals’ forces.
D
5. The atomic numbers of elements X and Y are 1 and 17 respectively. X and Y combine to form
compound Z. Which of the following statements about Z is / are correct?
(1) It has a giant ionic structure.
(2) Van der Waals’ forces hold its molecules together.
(3) It has a low boiling point.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
D
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
A
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
B
Explanations
1 Solid iron(III) chloride does not have mobile ion, so it cannot conduct electricity.
2 Aluminium oxide is giant ionic, so it has highest boiling point.
3 In giant covalent substance, atoms are held together by covalent bonds.
4 Ionic compounds should have high melting point and is soluble in water.
5 Hydrogen choride is simple molecular.
6 Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.
7 Iodine is insoluble in distilled water.
8 Ionic compounds are brittle because layer of ions slide over each other so that ions of the same
charge approach to each other.
9 a) Compare the melting point of lithium and fluorine, and explain the difference in terms of
their structure and bonding. (5 marks)
Lithium has a higher melting point, while fluorine has a lower melting point. (1)
[Accept ‘Melting point of lithium is higher than fluorine’ or ‘Fluorine has a lower melting
point than lithium’]
Lithium is giant metallic / has a giant metallic structure. (1)
[‘lithium’ and ‘giant metallic’ must be present must be present to get this mark]
Lithium atoms are held together by strong metallic bonds. (1)
[The concept ‘metallic bonds between atoms are strong’ must be present]
Fluorine is simple molecular / has a simple molecular structure. (1)
[‘fluorine’ and ‘simple molecular’ must be present must be present to get this mark]
Fluorine molecules are held together by weak van der Waals’ force. (1)
[The concept ‘van der Waals’ force between molecules are weak’ must be present]
ii) Comment the electrical conductivity of compound X in solid form and molten form.
(2 marks)
Lithium fluoride conducts electricity when molten because ions are mobile in molten
state. (1)
[Accept ‘Molten lithium fluoride conducts electricity because it has mobile ions’]
Lithium fluoride does NOT conduct electricity when solid, because ions are NOT
mobile in solid state. (1)
[Accept ‘Solid lithium fluoride not conducts electricity because it has no mobile
ions’]
The layers of positively charged metallic ions slide over each other when the metal is
hammered. (1)
[Accept ‘layer of positive ions slide each other’ or ‘sliding of plane of positive ion
occurs’]
New metallic bonds are re-formed. (1)
[Accept ‘metallic bond form again’ or ‘attraction of positive ion and delocalized electrons
still occur’. Concept of ‘metallic bond still occur’ or ‘attractive force between positive
ions and delocalised electrons still here’ should be present]
(a)
(b)
(c)
helium (1)
(d)
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Topic 02 Microscopic World I Quiz
2. Deuterium and tritium are isotopes of hydrogen. Which of the following statements about
deuterium and tritium is correct?
A They have the same physical properties.
B They are the same element.
C They have the same relative isotopic mass.
D They have the same number of neutrons.
B
3 The electronic arrangement of an arsenic (Ar) atom is 2,8,18,5. Which of the following group
and period does arsenic belongs to?
Group Period
A III 6
B IV 5
C V 4
D VI 3
C
4 Caesium (Cs) is a Group I element. Which of the following statements about caesium is
INCORRECT?
A The melting point of caesium is higher than that of potasssium.
B Caesium is easily cut by a knife.
C Caesium does NOT react with paraffin oil.
D A bottle containing francium should bear the hazard warning labels shown below.
Symbol of W X Y Z
Element
Atomic number 11 13 15 17
7. The following diagram shows that substance X exists as monoatomic molecules at room
temperature and pressure:
8. Metal X is an element belonged to Period 3 and group II. Which of the following is an electron
diagram of the compound formed between X and fluorine?
(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)
10. Element X belongs to period 3 and group VI. Which of the following electron diagrams best
represents the compound formed between X and hydrogen?
(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)
11. Which of the following diagrams correctly shows a polyatomic ion combined from N and H?
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
D
13. Which of the following statements about sulphur and oxygen are correct?
(1) They belong to group VI of the periodic table.
(2) They combine to form a covalent compound.
(3) Their atoms have 6 occupied electron shells.
14. Graphene is an individual single layer of graphite. Its structure is shown below:
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
C
15. Consider the following statements and choose the best answer:
1st statement 2nd statement
Permanganate ion has metallic bonding. Permanganate ion contains a metal,
manganese.
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
C
Explanations:
1 Element of nitrogen consists of diatomic molecules.
2 Deuteruym and tritium are isotopes of hydrogen, so they are the same element.
3 Arsenic belongs to Group V and Period 4.
4 Melting point of group I element decrease down the group.
5 Lithium carbonate is combined from Lithium, carbon and oxygen. Total 3 elements.
6 Element with atomic number 12, not 13, is alkaline earth metal.
7 Only noble gas exists as monoatomic molecules.
8 Metal X is magnesium. Ratio of X and F should be 1:2.
9 Substance with giant covalent structure has high melting point and does not dissolve in any
solvent.
10 Element X is sulphur. Ratio of H and X should be 2:1.
11 N and H forms ammonium ion. One N atom uses its lone pair of electrons to share with 1 H
atom.
12 Attraction of sodium ion and nitrate ion is ionic bond. In nitrate ion, there is covalent bond.
13 Sulphur atoms have 6 outermost shell electrons, NOT 6 occupied electron shells.
14 Graphene has giant covalent structure.
15 Only metals, not ions, have metallic bonding.
16 A sample of rubidium was analysed and found to consist of two isotopes, rubidium-85 and
rubidium-87. Their abundances are 72.15% and 27.85% respectively.
a) In terms of subatomic particles, what is the difference between these isotopes of
rubidium? (1 mark)
They have the same number of protons, but different number of neutrons. (1)
85.56 (1)
[Give marks to numerical answer only. Steps are not required. Accept 85.6 or 85.557]
c) Given rubidium-85 reacts explosively with ethanol. What is the observation when
rubidium-87 is added to ethanol. Explain your reasoning. (1 mark)
Rubidium-87 reacts explosively with ethanol, because isotopes of the same element have
the same chemical properties. (1)
[Following TWO should be included:
• Rubidium-87 reacts explosively with ethanol
• ‘isotope of the same element’, ‘chemical properties the same’]
d) Sodium also can react with ethanol. What is the difference in observation between with
the reaction of rubidium with ethanol and that of sodium with ethanol. (1 mark)
The reaction of sodium with ethanol less vigorous, because reactivity of element increases
down group I \ (1)
[Following TWO should be included:
• ‘Sodium less vigorous’ or ‘rubidium more vigorous’
• ‘reactivity of group I elements increases down the group’]
e) Given that the electronic arrangement of rubidium is 2,8,18,x,y. Write the values of x and
y. (1 mark)
x=8
y=1 (1)
[Give marks to numerical answer only. Both x and y must be correct to get this mark]
102.0 (1)
[Give marks to numerical answer only. Steps are not required]
ii) State the number of lone pair electrons on C atoms of this molecule. (1 mark)
0 (1)
[Give marks to numerical answer only. Steps are not required]
44.0 (1)
[Give marks to numerical answer only. Steps are not required]
Fluorine (1)
[Correct spelling is required]
Halogens (1)
[Correct spelling is required]
d) To which period of the periodic table does Cl belong? Explain your answer. (1 mark)
e) Solution of Br and I has colour. State a reagent (hints: an aqueous solution) that can
decolorise the solution of these elements. (1 mark)
f) Suggest the structure of a compound combined from sodium and one element of this
group. (1 mark)
g) Suggest the structure of a compound combined from carbon and one element of this
group. (1 mark)
b) A drill bit is used to cut holes through materials. The cutting end of this drill bit is covered
with very small diamonds.
What property of diamond makes it suitable for use on the cutting end of a drill bit?
Explain why diamond has this property, in terms of is structure and bonding. (3 marks)
Diamond is hard. (1)
[‘hard’ is required for 1st mark ]
Diamond has a giant covalent structure. (1)
[‘giant covalent structure’ is required for 2nd mark ]
Carbon atoms are held together by strong covalent bonds to form a network. (1)
[The concept of ‘covalent bonds between carbon atoms are strong’ and ‘network’ is
required for 3rd mark ]
c) Explain why graphite is a good conductor of electricity but diamond is NOT. (3 marks)
In graphite, each carbon atom uses 3 of its outermost shell electrons to form covalent
bonds with other atoms of the same plane. (1)
[The concept of ‘in graphite on an atomic plane, C atoms uses 3 outermost shell electrons
to form covalent bonds with other atoms’ required for 1st mark ]
The remaining 1 of its outermost shell electrons delocalises along the same plane. (1)
[The concept of ‘in graphite, on an atomic plane, 1 of the outermost shell electrons in
each C atom delocalises’ required for 2nd mark ]
In diamond, each carbon atom uses 4 of its outermost shell electrons to form covalent
bonds. No delocalised electrons are present. (1)
[The concept of ‘in diamond, C atoms uses 4 outermost shell electrons to form covalent
bonds with other atoms’ and ‘have no delocalised electrons’ are required for 3rd mark ]
20 a) In solid states, copper conduct electricity, but copper(II) chloride does not. When melted,
the both can conduct electricity.
Explain these observations.
b) Silicon dioxide (SiO2) melts at 2 230 °C. Silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) melts at–70 °C.
Neither of the liquids formed conducts electricity.
Explain why they have different melting points, in terms of bonding and structure.
Continuous Assessment
Unit 05 Atomic Structure Test
Question Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
1 The mass number and atomic number of an atom is 59 and 27 respectively. Which of the
following combinations about the atom is correct?
Number of protons Number of neutrons Number of electrons
A 27 27 32
B 27 32 27
C 32 27 32
D 32 32 27
2 An atom X has 15 protons and 16 neutrons. Which of the following electron diagrams is
correct?
4 An atom of element X has 7 protons and 7 neutrons. Which of the following statements about
element X is correct?
A X is a gas at room temperature and pressure.
B X can relight a glowing splint.
C The mass number of X is 7.
D The atom can be written as ""X.
5 Which of the following can conduct electricity at room temperature and pressure?
(1) Beryllium (Be)
(2) Chromium (Hg)
(3) Mercury (Hg)
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
Continuous Assessment
Unit 05 Atomic Structure Test
Answer Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
W 9 19
X 20 20
Y 22 10
Z 17 20
f) Element X with pure isotope 10X forms a compound 10XCl3. This compound releases misty
fumes in water.
Suggest what happens when another compound 11XCl3 is added to water. Explain your
answer. (2 marks)
END
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Unit 05 Atomic Structure Test
Suggested Answers
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Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
1 B 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 D
6 C 7 D 8 C
9 a)
b) W X Y Z
b)
10 × 80 + 11 × 20
100
(1)
= 10.8 (1)
c) Boron (1)
d) (1)
e) Measure the electrical conductivity. Metal conducts electricity, but nob-metal does not. (1)
11
f) XCl3 releases fumes in water. (1)
Isotopes have the same physical properties. (1)
Continuous Assessment
Unit 6 The Periodic Table Test
Question Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
3 Which of the following statements about periods in the periodic table is / are correct?
(1) Carbon is in the second period of the periodic table.
(2) Oxygen has 6 electrons.
(3) Across the second period of the periodic table, the elements show a gradual decrease in
melting point.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
4 Caesium (Cs) is a Group I element. Which of the following statements about caesium are
correct?
(1) Its melting point is lower than that of sodium.
(2) It reacts with cold water to give an alkaline solution.
(3) It is more reactive than sodium.
6 Which of the following species has / have the same electronic arrangement?
(1) K+
(2) Mg2+
(3) Cl–
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
Continuous Assessment
Unit 6 The Periodic Table Test
Answer Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 The table below lists the information about lithium and sodium, two metals in Group I of the
periodic table.
Metal Melting Boiling Density ( g cm-3)
point (°C) point (°C)
a) i) Suggest why lithium and sodium should be stored under oil. (1 mark)
ii) Suggest why lithium floats on paraffin oil but sodium sinks. (1 mark)
iii) Suggest what happens to the fresh surface after a piece of sodium is freshly cut.
(1 mark)
ii) one property of sodium that is NOT typical of most other metals. (1 mark)
c) When sodium is added to water, a reaction occurs. Describe TWO observations in this
reaction. (2 marks)
d) Potassium is another metal in group I. Predict the difference between the reaction of
potassium with water and that between sodium with water. (1 mark)
e) Explain, in terms of electronic arrangements of their atoms, why sodium and potassium
have similar chemical properties. (1 mark)
b) How do the melting points of Group VII elements change down the group?
(1 mark)
c) A few drops of sodium sulphite solution is added to bromine solution and iodine solution
respectively.
i) Write an observation for each of these two solution of Group VII elements. (2 marks)
ii) How does a bromine atom change into a bromide ion? (1 mark)
d) Which metal and non-metal in the following table would react most vigorously with each
other? Write a word equation for this reaction. (2 marks)
END
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Unit 6 The Periodic Table Test
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1 D 2 A 3 A 4 D 5 A
6 C 7 D 8 C
ii) Lithium has a lower density than paraffin oil, but sodium has a higher density than
paraffin oil. (1)
10 a) Halogens (1)
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Unit 07 Ionic and Metallic Bond Test
Question Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
3 Which of the following compounds, when dissolved in water, gives a green solution?
A Potassium dichromate
B Chromium(III) nitrate
C Iron(III) chloride
D Copper(II) sulphate
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
7 Element X react with chlorine to form a chloride. X2+ ion has 20 protons. Which of the
following statements about X is / are correct?
(1) Atoms of X are held to together by ionic bonding.
(2) Chloride of X is an ionic compound.
(3) Element X belongs to Group II of the periodic table.
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
Continuous Assessment
Unit 07 Ionic and Metallic Bond Test
Answer Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 Zinc chloride is an ionic compound formed by zinc and chlorine. Molten zinc chloride can be
decomposed by electrolysis.
a) Explain why molten zinc chloride should be used, but not solid zinc chloride.
(2 marks)
b) Name the material used to make the electrodes in this experiment. (1 mark)
c) What would be observed at the negative electrode during the experiment? (1 mark)
d) State ONE potential hazard when carrying out the experiment. (1 mark)
ii) Describe the structure and bonding in magnesium with the help of a diagram.
(3 marks)
11 The following set-up can be used to show that potassium dichromate is ionic.
ii) What would you expect to observe after the power supply has been connected
for 30 minutes? Explain your answer. (2 marks)
ii) The gel was replaced with one containing copper(II) sulphate and the
experiment repeated. Describe and explain what would be observed.
(2 marks)
END
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Unit 07 Ionic and Metallic Bond Test
Suggested Answers
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1 B 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 C
6 A 7 C 8 C
9 a) Molten zinc chloride conduct electricity because the ions are mobile in molten states.
(1)
Solid zinc chloride does not conduct electricity because the ions are not mobile. (1)
10 a) i)
(1)
(1)
b) i) MgCl2 (1)
ii) (1)
11 a) i) K2Cr2O7 (1)
ii) An orange colour moves towards electrode X. (1)
This is because the orange dichromate ion carries negative charges and is attracted to
the positive electrode X. (1)
b) i) CuSO4 (1)
ii) A blue colour moves towards electrode Y. (1)
This is because the blue copper(II) ion carries positive charges and is attracted to the
negative electrode Y. (1)
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Unit 08 Covalent Bonds Test
Question Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
2 The electron diagram of a compound formed between element X and element Y is shown
below:
Element W X Y Z
Atomic number 7 9 18 20
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
7 An element X exists as molecules and it has an atomic number of 7. Which of the following is
the electron diagram of a molecule of X?
(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
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Unit 08 Covalent Bonds Test
Answer Book
Name: Class: ( )
Time allowed: 30 mins Marks: / 25
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
ii) Draw the electronic diagram of a chlorine atom, showing outermost shell electrons
only. (1 mark)
ii) Draw an electron diagram of P, showing electrons in the outermost shells only.
(1 mark)
ii) Draw an electron diagram of Q, showing electrons in the outermost shells only.
(1 mark)
11 Draw electron diagrams of the following species, showing electrons in the outermost shells
only. Then, calculate their molecular mass.
a) Oxygen molecule (2 marks)
12 a) Ammonia (NH3) molecules are formed by hydrogen atoms and nitrogen atoms by
covalent bonds.
i) Explain how covalent bond is formed. (1 mark)
ii) Draw an electron diagram of NH3 molecule, showing electrons in the outermost
shells only. (1 mark)
b) Ammonia reacts with hydrogen chloride to form ammonium chloride (NH4Cl). NH4Cl
consists of NH4+ and Cl– ions. NH4+ has a dative covalent bond.
i) What is dative covalent bond? (1 mark)
ii) Draw an electron diagram of NH4+, showing electrons in the outermost shells only.
(1 mark)
END
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Unit 08 Covalent Bonds Test
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1 B 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 D
6 A 7 D 8 A
(1)
b)
(1)
10 a) (1)
32.0 (1)
b) (1)
154.0 (1)
17 a) i) Ionic (1)
ii)
(1)
iii) Lithium oxide (1)
b) i) Covalent (1)
ii) (1)
a) i) A covalent bond is formed when one or more pairs of outermost shell electrons are
shared between two atoms. (1)
ii)
(1)
b) i) A dative covalent bond is a covalent bond in which the bond pair electrons are
provided by the same atom. (1)
ii)
(1)
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Unit 09 Relating the Properties of Substances to Structures and Bonding Test
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Electrical conductivity
Substances
Solid Molten In water
W û û û
X û û insoluble in water
Y û ü ü
Z û ü insoluble in water
(ü = conducting, û = non-conducting)
4 Compounds with simple molecular structures have low melting points because
A the covalent bonds between the atoms are weak.
B the van der Waals’ forces between the atoms are weak.
C the covalent bonds between the molecules are weak.
D the van der Waals’ forces between the molecules are weak.
5 Tungsten have high melting points and boiling points because there are
A strong attractions between the ions.
B strong attractions between the delocalised electrons.
C strong attractions between the ions and the delocalized electrons.
D strong attraction between the molecules.
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
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1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
c) Describe the bonding of atoms in graphite and explain why graphite can conduct
electricity. (2 marks)
b) Explain why oxygen has a low boiling point in terms of structure and bonding.
(2 marks)
12 Copper is a metal with very good conductivity and is malleable. It is communing used as
electrical wire.
a) Explain why a metal conducts electricity, with the help of a diagram; and (3 marks)
END
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Unit 09 Relating the Properties of Substances to Structures and Bonding Test
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1 A 2 C 3 C 4 D 5 C
6 B 7 A 8 C
9 a) (1)
c) In molten or aqueous caesium chloride, there are mobile ions, so it conducts electricity.(1)
In solid caesium chloride, there are no mobile ions, so it cannot conduct electricity. (1)
b) (1)
c) Each carbon atom has four outermost shell electrons. Each carbon atom in graphite
uses three electrons to form covalent bonds with other atoms of the same layer. (1)
The remaining electron is delocalized along the layers of carbon atoms. (1)
11 a)
(1)
b) Oxygen has a simple molecular structure. (1)
Oxygen molecules held together by weak van der Waals’ forces. (1)
(1)
b) The layers of positively charged metallic ions slide over each other when the metal is
hammered. (1)
New metallic bonds are re-formed. (1)
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Topic 02 Microscopic World I Test
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Direction: Questions 1 – 3 refer to the following outline of the periodic table. The letters W to Z are
NOT the symbols of the elements.
$$
4 How many electrons and neutrons are there in an manganese(II) ion formed from #$Mn?
Number of electrons Number of neutrons
A 23 27
B 23 30
C 27 27
D 27 30
7 Both bromine and chlorine belong to the same group of the periodic table. Which of the
following statements about bromine is correct?
A It can share electrons with sodium.
B It can form Br– ions when combined with carbon.
C It is highly soluble in non-aqueous solvents.
D It is more reactive than chlorine.
9 Which of the following electron diagrams best represents a compound formed between silicon
and chlorine?
(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)
10 X is an element in the second period of the periodic table. The chemical formula of the
compound formed between X and nitrogen is is NX3. Which of the following electron
diagrams best represents the compound formed between X and magnesium?
(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)
Electrical conductivity in
Solid Melting point Solubility in water
molten state
W low good soluble
X high good insoluble
Y low non-conducting insoluble
Z high non-conducting soluble
12 Element X and element Y are in Period 3 in the Periodic table. X and Y combine to form an
ionic compound P. The electron diagram of compound P is shown below:
13 X+ ion has an electronic arrangement of 2,8. Which of the following statements about the
chloride of X are correct?
(1) It has a giant metallic structure.
(2) Its aqueous solution is colourless.
(3) It has high melting point.
14 A substance has a high melting point and conduct electricity when molten. It may be
(1) graphite.
(2) iron.
(3) magnesium bromide.
A Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D Both statements are false.
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Topic 02 Microscopic World I Test
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1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15
16 A sample of calcium has three isotopes. The following table lists the relative abundance of the
three isotopes.
b) The atomic number of calcium is 20. Complete the following table. (3 marks)
Isotope Number of protons Number of neutrons Electronic
arrangement
40
Ca
42
Ca
44
Ca
d) Explain whether these three isotopes can be separated by any chemical method. (1 mark)
ii) Explain, in terms of electronic arrangements of their atoms, why Na and K have
similar chemical properties. (1 mark)
iii) Suggest a hazard warning should be carried by a bottle potassium and sodium.
(1 mark)
v) When molten sodium is heated with chlorobutane, they react steadily. Would there
any similarity and difference can be observed if molten potassium is heated with
chlorobutane? Explain your answer. (2 marks)
ii) Explain whether argon or neon has a higher boiling point. (1 mark)
iii) Compare the electrical conductivity of compound X when solid and when molten.
Explain your answer. (2 marks)
Use the diagram to help you explain why silver is malleable. (3 marks)
ii) With reference to its structure and bonding, explain why quartz is a hard material.
(2 marks)
20 Phosphorus is in the same group as nitrogen in the periodic table. Under suitable condition, a
molecule of PH3 combines with an H+ ion to form a PH4+ ion.
Name the type of bond formed when PH3 reacts with H+ and explain how this bond is formed.
(2 marks)
END
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Topic 02 Microscopic World I Test
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1 B 2 C 3 D 4 B 5 C
6 A 7 C 8 B 9 D 10 B
11 C 12 B 13 C 14 C 15 B
b)
Isotope Number of Number of Electronic
protons neutrons arrangement
40
Ca 20 20 2,8,8,2
42
Ca 20 22 2,8,8,2
44
Ca 20 24 2,8,8,2
(3)
(3 marks for all correct, 1 mark for each correct row)
c)
40 × 97.0 + 42 × 1.0 + 44 × 2.0
100
(1)
= 40.1 (1)
d) No. Isotopes of the same elements have the same chemical properties. (1)
ii) Their atoms have the same number of outermost shell electrons. (1)
ii) Argon has a higher boiling point, since boiling point of Group 0 elements increases
down the group. (1)
18 a) i)
(1)
iii) Potassium sulphide conducts electricity when molten because ions are mobile in
molten state. (1)
Potassium sulphide does NOT conduct electricity when solid, because ions are
NOTmobile in solid state. (1)
b)
i) (1)
b) i) Quartz does not have delocalised electrons and mobile ions. (1)
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1. The elements are ordered by __atomic mass__________ in the Mendeléev’s Table while the
elements are ordered by __atomic number________ in the Modern Periodic Table.
2. Mendeléev noticed that ___iodine_____ has similar properties to fluorine, chlorine and bromine,
so he broke his own rule and put these elements in the same column of the table.
3. In the Modern Periodic Table, there are currently around ___115 / 118___elements. New
elements made by scientists are highly __radioactive__.
4. In the Periodic Table, the rows going across from left to right are called ___Period_____ and the
columns going down from top to bottom are called ____Group_____.
5. The number of electrons in the outermost shell governs the __reactivity___ of the elements,
which explains why elements in the same group have __chemical____ properties.
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Hydrogen
b) In the video, was the hydrogen ignited by the heat of the reaction or ignited by a lighter?
Hydrogen
b) In the video, was the hydrogen ignited by the heat of the reaction or ignited by a lighter?
Hydrogen
b) In the video, when potassium reacted with water, was the hydrogen ignited by the heat of
the reaction immediately or after some time?
The hydrogen was ignited immediately when potassium reacted with water.
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1. Describe, in terms of electron transfer, how sodium and chlorine atoms react to form particles in
sodium chloride.
Sodium atom transfer one electron to chlorine atom to form sodium ion and chloride ion_____
____________________________________________________________________________
Ionic bonding
4. Describe, in terms of electron transfer, how magnesium and oxide atoms react to form particles
in magnesium oxide.
Magnesium atom transfer two electrons to oxygen atom to form magnesium ion and oxide
ion_________________________________________________________________________
6. Describe, in terms of electron transfer, how calcium reacts with chlorine to form particles in
calcium chloride.
Calcium atom transfer one electron to a chlorine atom and another electron is transferred to
another chlorine atom form one chloride ion and two chloride ions___ ________________
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1. ___Dative bond_______ is the bond formed by sharing of _ electron pair ______ but the shared
pair is contributed by one atom.
2. The atom which contributes the electron pair for sharing is called electron pair _____donor______.
An atom which accepts electron pair is called electron pair _______acceptor_______.
3. Draw an electron diagram for the formation of a dative covalent bond in an ammonium ion (NH4+).
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1. Give the THREE ionic compounds mentioned in the video. Suggest ONE use for each of the ionic
compounds.
4. Draw an electron diagram for the formation of a dative covalent bond in a hydronium ion (H3O+).
5. Draw an electron diagram for the formation of ammonia boron trifluoride molecule (NH3BF3).
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Graphite
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The hexagonal rings of carbon atoms are arranged in layers. There are no covalent bonds
between layers, so the layers can slide.
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3. Will the force you written in (2) stronger or weaker among larger-sized molecule?
Stronger
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Electrons
Metal ions
‘Metallic bonding’ is the electrostatic attraction between metal ions arranged in the lattice
structure and delocalized electrons.