Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 1)

  • 1
    In a dot and cross diagram of methane (CH4), how many electrons are shown surrounding the carbon atom?
    Odpověď
    (D)
    8
  • 2
    How many electrons are involved in a single covalent bond?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    2
  • 3
    What happens to the electrons when a sodium atom forms an ion?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    It loses one electron.
  • 4
    Which of the following statements is true concerning the structure of graphite?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    It contains delocalized electrons.
  • 5
    Which of the following statements about intermolecular forces is/are correct?
    Odpověď
    B
    C
    D
  • 6
    Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    Graphite
  • 7
    Which of the following pairs of atoms would most likely form a covalent bond?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Hydrogen and Oxygen
  • 8
    What is the electronic structure of a sodium atom?
    Odpověď
    (A)
    2, 8, 1
  • 9
    What type of bonding is present within the layers of graphite?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Covalent
  • 10
    Which of the following is the correct dot and cross diagram for water?
    Odpověď
    (A)
    H:O:H
  • 11
    What type of bonding is present in graphite?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Covalent bonding and weak intermolecular forces
  • 12
    Which of the following is a use of silicon dioxide (SiO2)?
    Odpověď
    (D)
    As a component of glass.
  • 13
    Which two properties are usually characteristic of substances that are held together by intermolecular forces?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Low melting point and high volatility.
  • 14
    What are the key differences between the structure of Diamond and Graphite?
    Odpověď
    B
    C
    D
  • 15
    What type of force exists between molecules in a simple molecular substance?
    Odpověď
    (D)
    Intermolecular forces
  • 16
    Why does graphite feel slippery?
    Odpověď
    (A)
    Because the layers slide over each other due to weak forces.
  • 17
    What is the electronic structure of oxygen?
    Odpověď
    (A)
    2, 6
  • 18
    Which statement explains why graphite is a good conductor of electricity?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    It has delocalized electrons.
  • 19
    What type of bond is broken when an ionic compound dissolves in water?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Metallic bond
  • 20
    Which of the following statements is/are true about covalent bonds?
    Odpověď
    A
    B
  • 21
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a substance that exists as simple molecules?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    It has weak intermolecular forces.
  • 22
    What is the name given to a group of atoms that are covalently bonded together?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    Molecule
  • 23
    Which of the following is a reason why graphite is used as a lubricant?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    The layers of carbon atoms can slide over each other.
  • 24
    Which of the following is a property of covalent compounds?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Low melting point.
  • 25
    Which of the following correctly describes the bonding in a water molecule (H2O)?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Covalent bonds
  • 26
    What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the outermost shell of an atom (octet rule)?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    8
  • 27
    Which of the following statements about the bonding in methane (CH4) is/are correct?
    Odpověď
    B
    C
  • 28
    Which of the following elements would most likely form an ionic bond with potassium (K)?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    Chlorine (Cl)
  • 29
    What is the charge of a sodium ion?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    +1
  • 30
    Which of the following compounds is *not* an example of a simple covalent molecule?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Sodium chloride (NaCl)
  • 31
    Why are covalent compounds generally poor conductors of electricity?
    Odpověď
    (D)
    Both A and C are correct.
  • 32
    What type of bond is formed when non-metal atoms share electrons?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    Covalent bond
  • 33
    Which of the following statements regarding melting points are true?
    Odpověď
    A
    B
  • 34
    What is formed when an atom gains an electron?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    A negative ion
  • 35
    Which substance has the lowest melting point?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Water
  • 36
    Which of the following is a property of a molecule with a double bond?
    Odpověď
    B
    C
  • 37
    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the properties of substances with giant covalent structures?
    Odpověď
    B
    C
  • 38
    Which of the following best describes the structure of a giant covalent lattice?
    Odpověď
    (A)
    A three-dimensional network of atoms held together by covalent bonds.
  • 39
    Which of the following statements are correct about ionic compounds?
    Odpověď
    A
    C
    D
  • 40
    Which of the following is NOT a property associated with ionic compounds?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Exist as molecules
  • 41
    Which of the following statements are TRUE about the structure of NaCl?
    Odpověď
    B
    C
    D
  • 42
    Which of the following is a property of ionic compounds?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    High melting points
  • 43
    In the formation of an ionic bond, what happens to electrons?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    They are transferred from one atom to another.
  • 44
    Why are simple molecular substances gases or liquids at room temperature?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    They have weak intermolecular forces.
  • 45
    Which of the following statements is correct regarding the melting and boiling points of simple molecular substances?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    They have low melting and boiling points.
  • 46
    Which of the following is a difference between an ionic compound and a covalent compound?
    Odpověď
    C
    D
  • 47
    Which of the following factors explains why ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    The ions are free to move in the solution.
  • 48
    Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes a covalent compound from an ionic compound?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    Covalent compounds are poor conductors of electricity.
  • 49
    Which of the following would you expect to have the lowest melting point?
    Odpověď
    (C)
    Water
  • 50
    What is the charge on a chloride ion?
    Odpověď
    (B)
    -1