CIE AS CHEMISTRY - UNIT 3 CHEMICAL BONDING
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1.
a. State two important characteristics of an ionic lattice structure.
b. Why do most ionic crystals have high melting points?
c. Why do ionic solids do not conduct electricity in solid state but do conduct electricity in a molten
state?
d. The melting point of the NaF(s) is 10120C while the melting point of the NaI(s) is only 6600C.
Explain why this is the case.
2.
a. What type of structure does quartz (SiO2) have?
b. Why does quartz have a very high melting point (1610 0C)?
c. SiO2 is a poor electrical conductor in both solid and melted states. Why?
d. Give three examples of compounds which have a giant covalent (molecular) structure.
e. Generally simple covalent structures have low melting points. Why?
f. Which force(s) holding the units together in a metal?
g. Why are metals generally strong?
h. What makes metals good conductors of heat and electricity?
3. Choose the best answer to the following questions:
i. Give an example of an ionic solid:
A. SiO2
B. Mg
C. CO2
D. CaCO3
ii. Select the simple molecular structure from following examples:
A. Cu
B. Diamond
C. C12H22O11 (sucrose)
D. LiF
iii. Which is not a characteristic of MgO?
A. Poor conductor of heat and electricity
B. Softness
C. High melting point
D. Electrostatic attraction forces between ions.
(Stretch and challenge – Beyond AS)
These questions are designed to push
your understanding, help you become
more flexible and develop independent
learning skills and resilience.
CIE AS CHEMISTRY - UNIT 3 CHEMICAL BONDING
4.
a. Define the term “allotrope”
b. What are the major allotropes of carbon?
c. What are the hybridizations of carbon in graphite and diamond?
d. Describe the arrangement of carbon atoms in graphite and diamond (Answer this fter covering
unit 13)
e. Why is diamond a harder material than graphite? Explain your answer.
f. Why does graphite conduct electricity while diamond does not?
g. Graphite is used as a lubricant. Explain how graphite acts as a lubricating substance.
5. Which of the following is not an attractive force that can be seen in simple molecular/covalent
structures?
i. A. Dispersion forces / London / van der Waal
B. Covalent bonds
C. Hydrogen bonds
D. Permanent dipole - dipole interactions
ii. The structure of quartz is different from the structure of diamond because:
A. Quartz contains polar bonds
B. Quartz exhibits sp3 hybridization
C. Quartz is a harder material
D. Quartz has a higher melting point
(Stretch and challenge – Beyond AS)
These questions are designed to push
your understanding, help you become
more flexible and develop independent
learning skills and resilience.
