Question 2(a)(i)
[Maximum number: 1]
The table shows properties of four substances, A, B, C and D.
Use information from the table to identify these substances.
Which substance could be a metal?
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(h) Metallic bonding
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Question 2
[Maximum number: 4]
This question is about metals and metal compounds.
Question 2(a)
(a)
All metals are malleable and good conductors of electricity.
The diagram shows the structure of a metal.
[ 4 ]
Question 2(a)(i)
(i)
Explain why metals are malleable.
[ 2 ]
Question 2(a)(ii)
(ii)
Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity.
[ 2 ]
Question 3
[Maximum number: 4]
This question is about magnesium metal and its compounds.
Question 3(a)(i)
(a)
The diagram represents the structure of magnesium.
Complete the diagram by adding the labels.
[ 2 ]
Question 3(a)(ii)
(b)
Explain why magnesium is malleable.
[ 2 ]
Question 3(a)
[Maximum number: 4]
Explain why metals conduct electricity but covalent compounds do not conduct electricity.
Question 4(a)
[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 4
[Maximum number: 3]
This question is about the metal, lead.
Question 4(a)
(a)
Explain why metals, such as lead, are malleable.
[ 2 ]
Question 4(b)
(b)
A teacher uses this apparatus in a fume cupboard to demonstrate the electrolysis of lead(II) bromide.
The lead(II) bromide is heated until it melts.
When the lead(II) bromide melts, the lamp lights.
One of the products of this electrolysis is lead.
[ 1 ]
Question 4(b)(iv)
(i)
The teacher stops heating the mixture and allows it to solidify.
Suggest why the lamp stays alight.
[ 1 ]
Question 3(a)
[Maximum number: 2]
This question is about copper and its compounds.
Copper is a metal used for electrical wiring.
Explain why copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Question 4(a)
[Maximum number: 5]
The diagram represents the structure of copper metal.
Explain three properties of copper that make it a suitable metal to use in electrical wiring.
Question 5(a)
[Maximum number: 1]
This is a question about metals and their compounds.
State one property of metals.
Question 5
[Maximum number: 4]
This question is about the metal aluminium.
Question 5(a)
(a)
Aluminium is malleable and conducts electricity.
The diagram shows the arrangement of the ions in aluminium metal.
[ 4 ]
Question 5(a)(i)
(i)
Explain why aluminium is malleable.
[ 2 ]
Question 5(a)(ii)
(ii)
Explain why aluminium conducts electricity.
[ 2 ]