Structure of Carbon Compounds
Structure of Carbon Compounds
Structure of Carbon Compounds
Questions
Q1.
The table shows some information about a selection of elements and compounds.
Deduce possible reasons why there are two widely different values for the compressive
strength of graphite.
Both the values (2.3 and 15.3 GPa) are valid experimental results.
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Q2.
The table shows some information about a selection of elements and compounds.
Deduce two possible reasons why the density of iron (7.86 g cm−3) is much greater
than the density of graphite (2.2 to 2.8 g cm−3).
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Q3.
Describe the key feature of the bonding of the carbon atoms in graphite that results in it
being an electrical conductor.
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Q4.
The table shows some information about a selection of elements and compounds.
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Q5.
The table shows some information about the structure and bonding in four substances.
Explain why the melting temperature of silicon(IV) oxide is much higher than that of iodine,
even though the bonding in both is covalent.
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Q6.
The melting temperatures of two elements in Period 3 are given in the table.
Explain, in terms of the structure and bonding of each element, the difference between these
values.
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Q7.
Explain why diamond has a much higher melting temperature than iodine.
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Mark Scheme
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Edexcel Chemistry A-level - Structure of Carbon Compounds
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Edexcel Chemistry A-level - Structure of Carbon Compounds
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Edexcel Chemistry A-level - Structure of Carbon Compounds
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Edexcel Chemistry A-level - Structure of Carbon Compounds
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