Science Department: IB Chemistry Metallic Bonding Questions Marks: - /14

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Science Department

IB Chemistry

Metallic Bonding Questions Marks: ____ /14

1. Which particles are responsible for electrical conductivity in metals?

A. Anions

B. Cations

C. Electrons

D. Protons
(Total 1 mark)

2. Which particles are responsible for the conduction of electricity in molten aluminium?

A. Cations

B. Anions

C. Electrons

D. Protons
(Total 1 mark)

3. Which substance is made up of a lattice of positive ions and free moving electrons?

A. Graphite

B. Sodium chloride

C. Sulfur

D. Sodium
(Total 1 mark)

4. Which statement best describes metallic bonding?

A. Electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions

B. Electrostatic attractions between a lattice of positive ions and delocalized electrons

C. Electrostatic attractions between a lattice of negative ions and delocalized protons

D. Electrostatic attractions between protons and electrons


(Total 1 mark)
5. Explain why calcium has a higher melting point than potassium.

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6. Describe the bonding in iron and explain the electrical conductivity and malleability of the
metal.

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(Total 4 marks)

7. State two physical properties associated with metals and explain them at the atomic level.

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(Total 4 marks)

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