CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.7.1 Metallic Bonding As the Electrostatic Questions

Describe metallic bonding and link the lattice of positive ions and delocalised electrons to metal properties.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • describe metallic bonding as attraction between ions and delocalised electrons
  • identify positive ions and delocalised electrons in metals
  • explain electrical conductivity of metals
  • relate metallic structure to malleability
  • recognise metallic bonding in copper and caesium

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.7.1 Metallic Bonding As the Electrostatic Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which particles are present in the structure of metals?
1 positive ions
2 negative ions
3 shared pairs of electrons
4 mobile electrons

A

1 and 2

B

1 and 4

C

2 and 3

D

2 and 4

All question bank results loaded