1.3 Test
1.3 Test
1.3 Test
SECTION A
1.
(a)
(b)
Draw dot-and cross diagrams (outer shells only) to show the bonding in carbon
disulphide (CS2) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S).
Bonding in CS2
Bonding in H2S
(2)
(b)
Showing the outer electrons only, draw a dot-and-cross diagram to indicate the
bonding in calcium oxide.
(2)
(c)
(i)
(ii)
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Give the type of bonding present in BaCl2
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(iii)
(Total 8 marks)
2.
(a)
Draw diagrams to show the shapes of the following molecules and in each case
show the value of the bond angle on the diagram.
BeCl2
BF3
CCl4
SF6
(8)
(b)
Explain why the shape of NF3 is not the same as the shape of BF3.
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(3)
(Total 11 marks)
3.
The boiling temperatures, Tb, of some Group IV and Group V hydrides are given below
(a)
Compound
CH4
SiH4
NH3
PH3
Tb/K
112
161
240
185
(ii)
Explain briefly, in terms of its shape, why a CH4 molecule has no overall
polarity.
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(3)
(b)
Name the type of intermolecular forces which exist between CH4 molecules in liquid
methane.
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(1)
(c)
Explain why the boiling temperature of PH3 is greater than that of CH4.
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(3)
(d)
Explain why the boiling temperature of NH3 is greater than that of PH3
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(2)
(e)
Suggest why the strength of the CH bond in CH4 is greater than that of the SiH
bond in SiH4. State the relationship, if any, between the strength of the covalent
bond in CH4 and the boiling temperature of CH4
Reason for stronger C-H bond....................................................................................
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Relationship between covalent bond strength and boiling temperature.....................
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(2)
(Total 11 marks)
4.
Draw sketches to predict the shape of a CIF' ion and the shape of a ClF5 molecule.
In each case indicate, on the sketch, the bond angle value(s).
ClF +2
CIF5
(5)
Mill Hill High School
(Total 5 marks)
SECTION B
5.
(a)
Define the term electronegativity and explain why the electronegativity values of the
Group II elements BeBa decrease down the group.
(4)
(b)
(c)
Crystals of sodium chloride and of diamond both have giant structures. Their melting
points are 1074 K and 3827 K, respectively. State the type of structure present in
each case and explain why the melting point of diamond is so high.
(4)
(Total 15 marks)