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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (h) Metallic bonding Question Bank

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

(h) Metallic bonding 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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(h) Metallic bonding 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

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