EDUBBA, MAMBAKKAM

WORKSHEET NO-2
NAME: GRADE: 9
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY TOPIC: Atomic structure and Bonding
1 The atomic structure of four particles are shown.

Which particles have the same chemical properties?

A P and R only B P and S C P, Q and R D R and S

2 Which diagram shows the outer shell electron arrangement in a molecule of methanol,
CH3OH?

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3 Rubidium is in Group I of the Periodic Table and bromine is in Group VII.
Rubidium reacts with bromine to form an ionic compound.
Which row shows the electron change taking place for rubidium and the correct formula of the
rubidium ion?

4 Which row identifies compounds that contain single covalent bonds only, double covalent
bonds only or both single and double covalent bonds?

5 The electronic structures of some atoms and ions are shown.

(a) Write the letters, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, of the electronic structures which show:

(i) atoms of two different noble gases ....................................... and ....................................... [2]
(ii) an ion of a Group I element ........................................................................................... [1]

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(iii) an ion of a Group V element .......................................................................................... [1]
(iv) a pair of ions that could form a compound with the formula XY2. ............ and .............. [1]
(b) State which electronic structure, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, is incorrect.
Explain why.

incorrect electronic structure ......................................................................................................................

explanation......................................................................................................................................................
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(c) State how many protons are found in the nucleus of ion C. ................................................. [1]

(d) Use the Periodic Table to deduce:

(i) the chemical symbol for ion G ....................................................................................... [1]

(ii) the element which forms an ion with a 3+ charge and the same electronic structure as H.

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(e) Sodium chloride does not conduct electricity when solid, but does conduct electricity when
molten.
Explain why, in terms of structure and bonding.

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(f) The structure of ethanoic acid is shown.

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in a molecule of

ethanoic acid.

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(g) Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in a molecule of
NF3.
Use dots for nitrogen electrons and crosses for fluorine electrons.
Show outer electrons only.

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(h) Potassium chloride is an ionic compound.
Complete the diagram to show the electron arrangement in the outer shells of the ions present
in potassium chloride.
Give the charges on both ions. [3]

(I) The melting points and boiling points of chlorine and potassium chloride are shown.

(i) Deduce the physical state of chlorine at –75 °C. Use the data in the table to explain your
answer.
physical state .......................................................................................................................
explanation......................................................................................................................................................
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(ii) Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why potassium chloride has a much higher
melting point than chlorine.
Your answer should refer to the:
● types of particle held together by the forces of attraction
● types of forces of attraction between particles
● relative strength of the forces of attraction.
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