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Theory Test – Y9 – Chemical bonds

1. The diagram shows the structure of some substances containing carbon.

(a) Answer the questions using the letters A, B, C, D, E or F.

(i) Which one of these structures is ionic? ……………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) Which one of these structures represent methane? ……………………………………………….. [1]

(iii) Which one of these structures contains a compound ion and what is the name of the ion?
Structure ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Name of ion ……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(iv) Which one of these structures conducts electricity when molten? …………………………….. [1]

(b) State the chemical name of structure C.

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(c) Structure F has several uses. Which one of the following is a correct use of structure ? Tick one
box.

(d) The structures A to E are compounds. What do you understand by the term compound?
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2. Aluminium is used to make high voltage electricity cables.

(a) The table shows some properties of four metals which could be used for overhead power cables.

(i) Suggest why aluminium, rather than tungsten, is used in overhead power cables.
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(ii) Suggest why steel, rather than copper, is used as a core for overhead power cables.
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(iii) Give two reasons why aluminium is used for overhead power cables rather than copper.
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2. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

(b) State one use of aluminium other than as an electrical conductor.

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3. (a) Hydrogen chloride is an acidic gas.

(i) Complete the dot and cross diagram to show the electronic structure of hydrogen chloride.

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(ii) Is hydrogen chloride a covalent or an ionic compound. Give a reason for your answer.
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(b) An organic sulfur compound is shown below

(i) Write the simplest formula for urea …………………………………………… [2]

(ii) Calculate the molecular mass for urea. Show your working

Mr: …………………… [2]