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IB Chemistry HL 2.3.2 Bond Strength Questions

Use exam questions to compare metallic-bond strength from delocalized electrons, cation charge and radius, and justify property trends.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Rank metals by metallic-bond strength using delocalized-electron count, cation charge and atomic radius.
  • Explain why greater charge density or more delocalized electrons strengthens metallic bonding.
  • Use hardness, density or comparative melting-point trends as evidence for a metallic-bond-strength ranking.

IB Chemistry HL 2.3.2 Bond Strength Questions question 1

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Which combination causes the strength of metallic bonding to increase?

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