AISB Metallic Bonding & Giant Metallic Structures IB Chemistry

Metallic Bonding

&

Giant Metallic

Structures

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Contents

CONTENTS 3

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 4

WHAT IS A METALLIC BOND? 5

DELOCALISED ELECTRONS 6

TYPES OF METALLIC STRUCTURE 8

PROPERTIES OF GIANT METALLIC LATTICES 9

PROPERTIES OF GIANT METALLIC LATTICES CONTINUED 10

MALLEABILITY & DUCTILITY 11

ALLOYS 12

EXPLANATION OF PROPERTIES OF ALLOYS 13

REACTIONS OF ALKALI METALS WITH WATER 14

MAKING PREDICTIONS ABOUT PROPERTIES OF GROUP I METALS 16

PRACTICE QUESTIONS MULTIPLE CHOICE 18

PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS SHORT ANSWER 21

EXTRA NOTES 27

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Learning Objectives

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What is a metallic bond?

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Delocalised Electrons

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Types of Metallic Structure

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Properties of Giant Metallic Lattices

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Properties of Giant Metallic Lattices continued

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Malleability & Ductility

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Alloys

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Explanation of Properties of Alloys

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Reactions of Alkali Metals with Water

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Making Predictions about Properties of Group I Metals

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Practice Questions Multiple Choice

1. What are responsible for the high electrical conductivity of metals?

A. Delocalized positive ions

B. Delocalized valence electrons

C. Delocalized atoms

D. Delocalized negative ions

(Total 1 mark)

2. Which is a correct description of metallic bonding?

A. Positively charged metal ions are attracted to negatively charged ions.

B. Negatively charged metal ions are attracted to positively charged metal ions.

C. Positively charged metal ions are attracted to delocalized electrons.

D. Negatively charged metal ions are attracted to delocalized electrons.

(Total 1 mark)

3. Which statement best describes the attraction present in metallic bonding?

A. the attraction between nuclei and electrons

B. the attraction between positive ions and electrons

C. the attraction between positive ions and negative ions

D. the attraction between protons and electrons

(Total 1 mark)

4. Which particles are responsible for the conduction of electricity in molten aluminium?

A. Cations

B. Anions

C. Electrons

D. Protons
(Total 1 mark)

5. Which statement best describes metallic bonding?

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A. Electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions

B. Electrostatic attractions between a lattice of positive ions and delocalized electrons

C. Electrostatic attractions between a lattice of negative ions and delocalized protons

D. Electrostatic attractions between protons and electrons

(Total 1 mark)

6. Which substance is made up of a lattice of positive ions and free moving electrons?

A. Graphite

B. Sodium chloride

C. Sulfur

D. Sodium
(Total 1 mark)

7. Which particles are responsible for electrical conductivity in metals?

A. Anions

B. Cations

C. Electrons

D. Protons
(Total 1 mark)

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Practice Exam Questions Short Answer

1. State two physical properties associated with metals and explain them at the atomic level.

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2. The elements sodium, aluminium, silicon, phosphorus and sulfur are in period 3 of the periodic
table.

Describe the metallic bonding present in aluminium and explain why aluminium has a higher
melting point than sodium.

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3. (a) Explain why aluminum resists corrosion better than iron.

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(b) Explain why aluminum is more suitable than iron in aircraft manufacture.

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4. Explain why:

(i) calcium has a higher melting point than potassium.

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(ii) sodium oxide has a higher melting point than sulfur trioxide.

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5. Describe the bonding in iron and explain the electrical conductivity and malleability of the
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6. Alloys are important substances in industries that use metals.

(a) Describe an alloy.

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(b) Explain how alloying can modify the structure and properties of metals.

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(c) Describe the effect of the tempering process on steel.

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(d) Discuss the environmental impact of iron and aluminium production.

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Checklist before the end of unit test

• Ensure that all sections of the booklet are complete

• Make sure you have submitted all prep and corrected any

mistakes/found out how to improve

• Attend a clinic/seek help from your teacher, if you do not

understand any aspects of the unit. Do this in good time

before your summative.

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