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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry H Metallic Bonding Questions

Practise labelling metallic lattices, defining metallic bonding and explaining conductivity, malleability and softness using particles and electrons.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry 4CH1

Exam points

  • label metallic lattice diagrams with positive ions or cations and delocalised electrons
  • explain conductivity by linking delocalised electrons to movement through the metal structure
  • explain malleability or softness using layers of atoms or ions sliding over one another

Covered syllabus points

1.52C Metallic lattice diagrams1.53C Metallic bonding1.54C Metal properties

Question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

This question is about magnesium metal and its compounds.

Question (a)

(a)

The diagram represents the structure of magnesium.

Complete the diagram by adding the labels.

Figure for Question (a) — Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry
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Question (b)

(b)

Explain why magnesium is malleable.

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Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

This question is about metals.

Which statement describes metallic bonding?

A

electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

B

electrostatic attraction between the nuclei of two atoms and a pair of electrons shared between them

C

electrostatic attraction between positively charged particles and delocalised electrons

D

electrostatic attraction between atoms

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

This is a question about metals and their compounds.

State one property of metals.

Question 4

[Maximum number: 2]

This question is about magnesium metal and its compounds.

The diagram represents the structure of magnesium.

Complete the diagram by adding the labels.

Figure for Question 4 — Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry

Question 5

[Maximum number: 2]

This question is about magnesium metal and its compounds.

Explain why magnesium is malleable.

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