Assignment, September (2022-223), Sem 1

1. The diagram below shows the formation of the ionic compound lithium
chloride from its elements, but it is incomplete.
(a) Complete the diagram below by drawing an arrow to show the
transfer of the electron, adding the charges of the ions and completing
the chloride ion to show the electrons in its outer shell. (3 marks)

Li
Cl
 (b) State the overall charge of lithium chloride. ________________
(1 mark)
(c) Which of the following properties is not typical for an ionic compound.
(1 mark)
(A) high boiling point
(B) conduct electricity in the liquid state
(C) Soluble in water
(D) Conduct electricity in the solid state
(d) A student reacts magnesium nitrate with potassium hydroxide. The products of
the reaction are magnesium hydroxide and potassium nitrate. Write the chemical
formulae of magnesium hydroxide and potassium nitrate.
magnesium hydroxide __________________________________ (1 mark)
potassium nitrate ______________________________________ (1 mark)
(e) Sodium oxide, Na2O is an ionic compound. Draw the bonding in sodium oxide.
You should include the charges on the ions in your diagram. (4 marks)

Na O Na → Na O Na

2. An oxide of an element Z has a formula Z2O3.

(a) How many atoms are there in an oxide of the element Z?
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(b) How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of an atom of element Z?
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(c) Write down the formula for the chloride of Z
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3. The diagram below shows the outer shell electrons of an element Y.

(a) Which of the following does not give the correct formula and type of bonding
of the compound formed between Y and the element? (1 mark)
 Formula of compound Type of compound

(A) NaY Ionic

(B) CY4 Covalent

(C) OY2 Covalent

(D) MgY Ionic

(b) When two atoms of element Y combine, Y2 molecule is formed.

(i) Draw dot-cross diagram to show the bonding in Y2 molecule.

Dot-Cross diagram; (1 mark)

(ii) What is the type of bond formed? Explain how it is formed. (4 marks)
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